Washington § 18.57.800 Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.

Washington Statutes

§ 18.57.800 — Opioid drug prescribing rules—Adoption.

Washington § 18.57.800

Title 18BUSINESSES AND PROFESSIONS

Ch. 18.57OSTEOPATHY—OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE AND SURGERY

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Wash. Rev. Code § 18.57.800 (2026).

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(1)By January 1, 2019, the board must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment.

(2)In developing the rules, the board must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of osteopathic physicians and surgeons in the state. Findings — Intent — 2017 c 297: See note following RCW 18.22.800 .

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(1) By January 1, 2019, the board must adopt rules establishing requirements for prescribing opioid drugs. The rules may contain exemptions based on education, training, amount of opioids prescribed, patient panel, and practice environment.

(2) In developing the rules, the board must consider the agency medical directors' group and centers for disease control guidelines, and may consult with the department of health, the University of Washington, and the largest professional association of osteopathic physicians and surgeons in the state.

Findings — Intent — 2017 c 297: See note following RCW 18.22.800 .