HB0015 | Controlled Substance Amendments

Description
General Description: 

This bill modifies the Utah Controlled Substances Act.

Highlighted Provisions: 

Requires a practitioner to check the controlled substance database and consult with other practitioners when issuing a long-term prescription for an opiate or a benzodiazapine

Bill Details
Bill Number: 
HB0015
Year: 
2021
Status: 
Governor Signed
Last Action: 
Mar 11, 2021
Sponsor
Representative
Raymond P. Ward
Republican - District 19
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note Amount: 
$0
None
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Utah PTA Response
Utah PTA Position
Support
Impact on Children: 

This bill will tighten up our laws to reduce opiate abuse by preventing "doctor shopping" and illegal prescription practices.

Commission: 
Health
Utah PTA Public Policy Program
National PTA and Utah PTA Position Statements: 

NPTA Position Statement: Recommendations Regarding Prescription Opiate Abuse Awareness and Preventions
Incentivizing state participation in prescription monitoring programs as a mechanism to exchange prescription data and to prevent “doctor shopping” and illegal prescription practices.