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H.R. 2851, authored by will give law enforcement the tools they need to help get illicit synthetic drugs like fentanyl off our streets w/o compromising important public health and research protections.
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H.R. 5041, authored by & will allow hospice workers to safely dispose of unused opioids in patients’ homes, reducing the risk of diversion or misuse.
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The Ensuring Patient Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatments Act, a discussion draft by @RepRyanCostello & will improve the dispensing of implantable & injectable therapies, and making diversion more difficult.
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The Special Registration for Telemedicine Clarification Act, a discussion draft by & will clarify telemedicine waivers so health care providers can prescribe controlled substances via telemedicine in legitimate emergency situations.
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The Improving Access to Remote Behavioral Health Treatment Act, a discussion draft by & will improve access to care and treatment for patients in rural & underserved communities.
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The Tableting and Encapsulating Machine Regulation Act, a discussion draft by @RepDaviKustoff will make it tougher to traffick synthetic drugs, giving DEA the authority to regulate the use of tableting & encapsulating machines.
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H.R. 2063, authored by aims to improve provider understanding of pain management treatment guidelines and best practices, early detection of opioid addiction, & the treatment and management of opioid-dependent patients.
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H.R. 4275, authored by @RepDeSaunier & will help pharmacists detect fraudulent prescriptions and given them the ability to decline filling prescriptions for controlled substances when they suspect it is fraudulent, forged, or for abuse or diversion.
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For more information on these bills, or to tune in, click here >> energycommerce.house.gov/hearings/comba
And for more information on our overall efforts to combat the #OpioidCrisis, click here >> energycommerce.house.gov/opioids/
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