Reference is to the bill as introduced.
Amend the bill, as and if amended, SECTION 1, by striking Section 44-53-362(C) and (D) and inserting:
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The requirements set forth in subsection (A) do not apply
if the minor's treatment with an opioid analgesic:
(a)
is associated with or incident to a medical emergency;
(b)
is associated with or incident to surgery, regardless of
whether the surgery is performed on an inpatient or outpatient
basis;
(c)
is associated with pain management treatment for cancer or
hematological disorders including, but not limited to, sickle
cell disease;
(d)
is associated with the treatment of neonatal abstinence
syndrome;
(e)
is limited to liquid antitussive medication;
(f)
in the prescriber's professional
judgment, fulfilling the requirements of subsection (A) would be
a detriment to the minor's health or safety;
(g)
except as provided in subsection (D), the treatment is
rendered in a hospital, emergency facility, ambulatory surgical
facility, nursing home, pediatric respite care program,
residential care facility, freestanding rehabilitation facility,
or similar institutional facility;
(h)
is ordered by a practitioner issuing a prescription for a
Schedule II controlled substance to treat a hospice-certified
patient;
(i)
is ordered by a practitioner issuing a prescription for a
Schedule II controlled substance that does not exceed a five-day
supply for a patient; or
(j)
is ordered by a practitioner prescribing a Schedule II
controlled substance for a patient with whom the practitioner
has an established relationship for the treatment of a chronic
condition; however, the practitioner must review the patient's
controlled substance history maintained in the prescription drug
monitoring program at least every three months.
(2)
The requirements of subsection (A) do not apply to a
prescription for an opioid analgesic that a prescriber issues to
a minor at the time of discharge from a facility or other
location described in subsection (C)(1)(g).
(D) The exemption
provided pursuant to subsection (C)(1)(g) does not apply to
treatment rendered in a prescriber's office that is located on
the premises of or adjacent to a facility or other location
described in that subsection.
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Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.