US HB5314 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on May 24 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-05-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to develop and disseminate training programs and materials on: (1) the circumstances under which a pharmacist may refuse to fill a controlled substance prescription suspected to be fraudulent, forged, or indicative of abuse or diversion; and (2) federal requirements related to such refusal. The DEA must seek input from relevant stakeholders.

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Title

Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2016-05-24HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2016-05-24HouseIntroduced in House

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