Mass Medical Society Says New Opioid Legislation is “Another Step Forward”
Thursday, March 10, 2016
Medical Society President Dennis Dimitri, M.D.
The statement comes from Medical Society President Dennis Dimitri, M.D.
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“The Massachusetts Medical Society commends the work of the legislature in crafting a bill that offers a number of helpful measures to address a complex problem. The 7-day limit on prescription drugs is particularly noteworthy, as this provision in the bill should reduce the amount of prescription drugs that can be diverted to abuse or misuse, and at the same time allow a reasonable time for prescriptions for those patients who truly need pain relief.
This legislation is another step forward in attacking the problem of opioid abuse. Physicians will continue to work with leaders in state government, public health officials, and health care providers in reducing prescription drug and opioid abuse in the Commonwealth.”
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