DOJ unveils proposal giving feds more power to limit opioid production

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

DOJ unveils proposal giving feds more power to limit opioid production http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/396566-new-regulation-gives-doj-more-power-to-limit-production-of-opioids The Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a proposal Wednesday giving the agency more power to control how many opioids are produced annually in the U.S. Under the proposal, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) could issue stricter limits on certain opioids if federal authorities […]

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Our family doctor sent a letter stating that she will no longer prescribe any of the pain meds

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

Well I sure shouldn’t have worried about what the insurance would or wouldn’t pay for regarding my ultracet. Our family doctor sent a letter stating that she will no longer prescribe any of the pain meds, including oxycontin, vicodin or tramadol for chronic pain patients starting Jan 1. Everyone will be sent a tapering schedule […]

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doc’s understanding from reading “Cliff’s notes” of various laws/rules/regulations or just poor reading comprehension ?

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

  http://www.apmss.net/ from their website: Goals of Treatment To properly diagnose the exact cause of pain To utilize the most conservative, effective treatments available To provide treatment using the latest technology To administer care in a compassionate manner To restore an optimal level of comfort to maintain an active lifestyle Former Partner in this practice […]

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