West Virginia Statutes
§ 16-54-3 — Opioid prescription notifications
West Virginia·Ch. 16 PUBLIC HEALTH·Art. 53 ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT FACILITIES
Prior to issuing a prescription for a Schedule II opioid drug, a practitioner shall:
(1)Advise the patient regarding the quantity of the Schedule II opioid drug and a patient’s option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity; and
(2)Inform the patient of the risks associated with the Schedule II opioid drug prescribed.
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Legislative History
2019 Reg. Sess., HB2768; 2018 Reg. Sess., SB273; 2018 Reg. Sess., SB514
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