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A01937Introduced in the Assembly

Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid; requires practitioners to consult with the patient regarding the quantity of the opioid and the patient's option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity, and to inform the patient of the risks associated with opiate addiction and document the reason for the prescription.

IntroducedAssembly Higher Education

Introduced by Linda Rosenthal, District 67

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Relates to patient counseling before issuing a prescription for a schedule II opioid; requires practitioners to consult with the patient regarding the quantity of the opioid and the patient's option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity, and to inform the patient of the risks associated with opiate addiction and document the reason for the prescription.

Where it stands

referred to higher education

January 7, 2026

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  1. referred to higher education

  2. referred to higher education

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