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Study on Florida’s PDMP and Pill Mill Laws

In a recent study, researchers found a correlation between Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) and pill mill laws and a decrease in opioid prescribing and use, particularly among patients with the highest levels of use.

2016-07-11T17:42:48-04:00September 9th, 2015|News|

House Passes H.R. 1462 – Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015

The House yesterday passed the Protecting Our Infants Act of 2015, which now moves on to the Senate for consideration. Sponsored by Rep. Katherine Clark (MA-D-5), this bill would mandate an evaluation of the rise of prenatal opioid abuse and neonatal abstinence syndrome and include recommendations for prevention and treatment.

2016-07-11T17:41:40-04:00September 9th, 2015|News|
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