Controlled substances prescription monitoring program

This bill updates Arizona's laws regarding controlled substances, focusing on prescription and monitoring practices. It mandates electronic prescriptions for most Schedule II opioid controlled substances, with some exceptions for emergencies, technological issues, or specific healthcare settings like hospice or military facilities. The bill also modifies the state's prescription monitoring program to track Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances, requiring medical practitioners and dispensers to check a patient's prescription history at the start of new treatments and quarterly for ongoing prescriptions.

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• AZ HB2729Health boards; DES; continuations
• AZ SB1113Service of process; evaluation agencies
• AZ SB1188Approved medications; scheduling; prescription authority
• AZ SB1198Beef council; veterinary board; continuation
• AZ SB1399Prepaid capitated contractors; cost reports