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Pain Management Clinic Laws

Question:

Are pain clinic physicians required to check the PDMP prior to prescribing opioids?

Answer:
Yes
This answer is derived from 2 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    A physician shall obtain and review an OARRS report to help determine if it is appropriate to prescribe or personally furnish an opioid analgesic, benzodiazepine, or reported drug to a patient as provided in this paragraph and paragraph (F) of this rule: see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (6) The practitioner shall in accordance with the requirements set forth in section 4371.055 of the Revised Code and rule 4731-11-11 of the Administrative Code, request a report from "OARRS," or the successor drug database maintained by the board of pharmacy. see full law
since 2015-12-31
verified through 2018-06-01
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