Some people who have primarily abused opioid pain medication have turned to gabapentin after crackdowns made it more difficult to
obtain opioid prescriptions or purchase the drug on the street because of its expense.
Additionally, because patients» health insurance records include hospitalizations and prescriptions, there could be a way to implement prior authorizations for patients after an overdose before they are able to
obtain another opioid prescription.
Not exact matches
New laws in 37 states allow friends and family members of
opioid users to
obtain a
prescription.
AG Eric Schneiderman opposes two bills critics say would weaken the landmark I - STOP law that makes it difficult to
obtain multiple
opioid prescriptions and makes it easier for authorities to investigate the misuse of the highly addictive painkillers.
Obtained a favorable settlement with the Board of Physicians on behalf of a Maryland doctor facing charges relating to
opioid prescription practices.