Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act

United States115th CongressHR-4275House of Representatives
Updated: Jun 13, 2018

Summary

Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act (Sec. 2) This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) 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. HHS must seek input from relevant stakeholders.

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  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5066)

    House of Representatives

  2. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H5066)

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Senate