Mullin, Hassan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Opioid Epidemic by Strengthening Standards for Prescribing Controlled Substances
August 15, 2023
August 15, 2023
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release:
U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to require electronic prescriptions for all Schedule II-IV controlled substances, including opioids. Electronic prescribing of these substances can enhance patient safety and deter fraud. These medications have a higher potential for misuse - and electronic prescriptions can help stop do . . .
U.S. Senators Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) recently introduced bipartisan legislation to require electronic prescriptions for all Schedule II-IV controlled substances, including opioids. Electronic prescribing of these substances can enhance patient safety and deter fraud. These medications have a higher potential for misuse - and electronic prescriptions can help stop do . . .