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H.R.5314: Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 24, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2016
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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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 24, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 24, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Mark DeSaulnier (D-Calif.) |