KY Senate OKs bill limiting some painkiller prescriptions

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

KY Senate OKs bill limiting some painkiller prescriptions www.wtvq.com/2017/03/30/senate-oks-bill-limiting-painkiller-prescriptions/ FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentuckians would be limited to a three-day supply of powerful prescription painkillers in most cases under a bill that has cleared the state Senate on the final day of the legislative session. The Senate voted 29-9 to approve House Bill 333 on […]

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State Law Enforcement Concerned About Growing Presence of Synthetic Opioid Carfentanil

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State Law Enforcement Concerned About Growing Presence of Synthetic Opioid Carfentanil http://www.kaaltv.com/article/stories/S4440562.shtml Authorities concerned about recent overdose deaths attributed to a powerful synthetic opioid aim to get out in front of what they say is a growing public safety concern. A Thursday press conference at Minneapolis City Hall comes on the heels of a medical […]

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22% of OD’s were from Rx opiates … the rest from Heroin & illegal Fentanyl

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New rule limits narcotic painkiller prescriptions to seven days http://www.dispatch.com/news/20170330/new-rule-limits-narcotic-painkiller-prescriptions-to-seven-days Ohio doctors, dentists and some nurses will be unable to prescribe more than seven days of narcotic pain killers — five days for minors — under rule changes announced today by Gov. John Kasich.  The prescribing restrictions, which will have the force of law, apply […]

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Christie: Pro-life from conception to grave… addiction is a disease.. all diseases need to be treated ?

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

https://youtu.be/eQ1pLSTMFAU Chris Christie has stated many times today in conjunction of being appointed to a new White House initiative on fighting the “opiate epidemic”. He states that he is PRO-LIFE … from conception to grave… and that those with diseases need to be provided treatment…. “given a life”… so where does chronic pain pts and […]

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Estimated 200,000+ deaths annually from medical errors

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Payments by state malpractice fund dropping A $1.2 billion state-run fund for large medical malpractice awards has seen a significant drop in payments to injured patients in recent years, contributing to a $813 million surplus that is more than twice what regulators recommend, a State Journal analysis shows. The reduction in the number and amount […]

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Topics with Trish – Chronic Pain, Medications vs Treatment, Doctors & Support 03/30 by YourVoiceRadio | Current Events Podcasts

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Check Out Current Events Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with YourVoiceRadio on BlogTalkRadio with Your Voice Radio on BlogTalkRadio Topics with Trish – Chronic Pain, Medications vs Treatment, Doctors & Support 03/30 by YourVoiceRadio | Current Events Podcasts

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“We’re not going to be able to legislate our way out of this epidemic,”

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

Ohio lawmakers push opioid prescription restrictions, online addiction counseling http://www.cleveland.com/metro/index.ssf/2017/03/ohio_lawmakers_push_opioid_pre.html COLUMBUS, Ohio — Prescription painkillers are responsible for the largest number of opioid overdoses in Ohio, and state lawmakers want to further restrict prescribing the highly-addictive pills.   GOP lawmakers introduced companion bills in the House and Senate that would adopt national opioid prescribing guidelines, set […]

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More ATTACKS on pts with subjective diseases ?

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Torturous healthcare…. AMERICAN STYLE ?

Posted on March 30, 2017 by Pharmaciststeve

As seen on another FB post I had ALL of my teeth cut out today and was fitted for dentures which has led to EXCRUCIATING pain. Because I receive Tramadol from my pain management doc for my back, hips, etc., the oral surgeon and oncologist could NOT give me ANYTHING for pain after pulling all […]

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