SENATE 2354117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act

Last Action: 7/15/2021

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2021-07-15Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
2021-07-15Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-07-15 (00)

Safer Prescribing of Controlled Substances Act

This bill establishes a new registration requirement for a practitioner (other than a hospital, pharmacy, or veterinarian) who is licensed to dispense or conduct research with a controlled substance in schedules II, III, IV, or V of the Controlled Substances Act.

Specifically, the practitioner must comply with a training requirement as a condition of obtaining or renewing their registration. The training must include information on best practices for pain management and responsible prescribing of pain medications.

Cosponsors (2)

Mike Braun (R-IN)
Joseph Manchin (D-WV)

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