What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 3550.
Clarifying Training Requirements for Prescribers of Controlled Substances.
This law expands the list of organizations and educational institutions authorized to provide mandatory training for healthcare professionals who prescribe controlled substances. The goal is to ensure that a wider range of medical providers, including podiatrists and pharmacists, meet federal standards for safe prescribing practices. This change helps maintain high standards of care regarding controlled medications.
Key points
Expansion of recognized training organizations (e.g., for family physicians, podiatrists, pharmacists) regarding the prescribing of controlled medications.
Explicit inclusion of podiatric medicine and pharmacy schools in the required training curricula for controlled substances, enhancing patient safety.
The amendments take effect retroactively as if enacted on December 29, 2022.
Status:
Expired
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