The Committee on Health held a hearing on B23-0535, legislation requiring color-coded warning labels on opioid medications. Councilmembers Vincent Gray, Chair of the Committee on Health, and David Grosso both expressed their support for the bill. Additionally, Dr. Shauna White, Executive Director of the Board of Pharmacy, testified in favor of the bill. NACDS submitted written testimony opposing the bill. NACDS will discuss strategy and next steps with members as the bill moves forward.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.