S0161Introduced in the Senate
Non-Opioid Pain Management
Introduced by Danny Verdin, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Article 20 To Title 44, Chapter 53, So As To Provide For The Adoption Of A State Preferred Drug List; Prohibit Preferencing Coverage Of An Opioid Prescription Treatment Over Non-opioid Treatment; Provide For The Creation Of An Educational Pamphlet By The Department Of Public Health Regarding Non-opioid Alternatives For The Treatment Of Pain; Provide Guidelines For Practitioners Offering Non-opioid Treatment; And To Provide Definitions.
Where it stands
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
March 11, 2025
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Bill history
Introduced and read first time
Referred to Committee on Medical Affairs
Committee report: Favorable with amendment Medical Affairs
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