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115-hr-4275115th Congress

Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act

Sponsored By: Representative DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]

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Summary

Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 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. The DEA must seek input from relevant stakeholders.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]

CA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 11/7/2017

  • Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 2/27/2018

  • Rep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3]

    WV • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2018

  • Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 3/13/2018

  • Rep. Handel, Karen C. [R-GA-6]

    GA • R

    Sponsored 3/13/2018

  • Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2]

    NH • D

    Sponsored 3/20/2018

  • Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large]

    MT • R

    Sponsored 4/18/2018

  • Rep. Poliquin, Bruce [R-ME-2]

    ME • R

    Sponsored 5/9/2018

  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 5/9/2018

  • GREG WALDEN

    OR • R

    Sponsored 5/10/2018

  • Rep. Herrera Beutler, Jaime [R-WA-3]

    WA • R

    Sponsored 5/24/2018

  • Rep. Bost, Mike [R-IL-12]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 6/12/2018

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