HB 1556, legislation that will require pharmacies to report naloxone prescriptions to the prescription monitoring program has been signed by Gov. Ralph Northam (D) as Chapter 185. Specifically, the law amends the definition of “covered substances” to include naloxone and Schedule V controlled substances dispensed pursuant to a prescription and requires those drugs to be reported. The bill was an initiative of the Department of Health Professions (DHP) intended to allow practitioners to track whether patients are filling naloxone prescriptions when they are required under current prescribing guidelines. The bill requires that DHP promulgate regulations to implement.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

Legislation that will require pharmacies to report naloxone prescriptions to the prescription monitoring program has passed both chambers and been sent to Gov. Ralph Northam (D) for his signature. Specifically, SB 832 amends the definition of “covered substances” to include naloxone and Schedule V drugs dispensed pursuant to a prescription and requires those drugs to be reported. The bill was an initiative of the Department of Health Professions intended to allow practitioners to track whether patients are filling naloxone prescriptions when they are required under current prescribing guidelines.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.