SB 313
Authorizes certain advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and assistant physicians to prescribe hydrocodone
Sponsor:
LR Number:
1596S.07S
Last Action:
5/15/2015 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 313-Wallingford, with SCS
Journal Page:
Title:
SCS SB 313
Calendar Position:
Effective Date:
August 28, 2015

Current Bill Summary

SCS/SB 313 - This act allows certain advanced practice registered nurses, physician assistants, and assistant physicians to prescribe Schedule II - hydrocodone. Hydrocodone prescriptions are limited to a one five day supply without refill.

This act is similar to provisions contained in HCS/SB 458 (2015) and HCS/SCS/SB 38 (2015) and identical to provisions contained in HCS/SS/SB 457, HCS/HB 720 (2015), SCS/HCS/HB 709 (2015), SCS/HCS/HB 422 (2015), and HCS/SCS/SB 107 (2015).

JESSI BAKER

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