H.R. 4275
Referred to CommitteeEmpowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
6/13/2018 • Senate
Summary
Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act
(Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 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.
HHS must seek input from relevant stakeholders.
Passed House amended • 6/12/2018
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Originated in the House
Introduced
November 7, 2017
Committee Review
April 25, 2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Floor Debate
June 12, 2018
Passed Chamber
June 12, 2018
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