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35 Pa.C.S. § 52B01 Definitions
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The following words and phrases when used in this chapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Acute pain." Pain that comes on quickly, may be severe, but lasts a relatively short time and is provoked by a specific…
35 Pa.C.S. § 52B02 Procedure
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(a) Prescriber requirements.--Except as specified in subsection (d), before issuing an individual the first prescription in a single course of treatment for chronic pain with a controlled substance containing an opioid, regardless of whether the dosage is modified during that cou…
35 Pa.C.S. § 52B03 Regulations
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(a) Promulgation.--The department shall promulgate temporary regulations within 90 days of the effective date of this subsection. The temporary regulations shall not be subject to: (1) Sections 201, 202, 203, 204 and 205 of the act of July 31, 1968 (P.L.769, No.240), referred to …
35 Pa.C.S. § 52B04 Penalties
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A violation of this chapter by a prescriber shall be subject to sanctions under the prescriber's professional practice act and by the appropriate licensing board.