Senators Hassan, Mullin Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic by Strengthening Standards for Prescribing Controlled Substances
August 12, 2023
August 12, 2023
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to require electronic prescriptions for all Schedule II-IV controlled substances, including opioids. Electronic prescribing of these substances can enhance patient safety and deter fraud. These medications have a higher potential for misuse - and electronic prescriptions can help stop docto . . .
Senators Maggie Hassan (D-NH) and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to require electronic prescriptions for all Schedule II-IV controlled substances, including opioids. Electronic prescribing of these substances can enhance patient safety and deter fraud. These medications have a higher potential for misuse - and electronic prescriptions can help stop docto . . .