Posted: | June 27, 2016 01:35 PM |
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From: | Senator Gene Yaw |
To: | All Senate members |
Subject: | Opioid Labeling Requirement |
In the near future, I intend to introduce legislation that will require prescription bottles containing opioids to have a label affixed concerning the addictive nature of the drug. If enacted, this stronger precaution would better educate the public of the inherent risks involved in using prescription opioids and facilitate a conversation between a patient and their pharmacist or doctor. This legislation is part of a comprehensive approach to fighting the ongoing heroin and opioid addiction crisis in Pennsylvania. I hope you will join me in co-sponsoring this important legislation. |
Introduced as SB1348