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H.R. 5314

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Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act
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Committee
Latest Action · May 24, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congress
114th (2015–2017)
Introduced
May 24, 2016
Cosponsors (1)
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Empowering Pharmacists in the Fight Against Opioid Abuse Act This bill requires the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 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. The DEA must seek input from relevant stakeholders.

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