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DOS Issues Waiver to Allow Buprenorphine Treatment Via Telemedicine for Opioid Use Disorder
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Pa. Department of State (DOS) has announced a new regulatory waiver …
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New Data Shows Physicians in Pa. Continue to Write Fewer Opioid Prescriptions
Data from the American Medical Association (AMA) showed Pennsylvania physicians wrote fewer opioid prescriptions …
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How Physicians Can Find Training on Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependency
Research has shown that medication-assisted treatment (MAT) – a combination of medication and psychosocial …
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Answers to FAQs on Pennsylvania's Opioids Continuing Education Requirements
Pennsylvania dispensers or prescribers applying for an initial license and those applying for re-licensure …
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Answers to Physician Questions on Pennsylvania’s Opioid Treatment Agreement Law
The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has issued new temporary regulations on Pennsylvania’s opioid …
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UnitedHealthcare’s E-Prescribing Requirement for Controlled Substances Sent Via Home Delivery
Effective March 1, 2020, UnitedHealthcare’s pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx will no longer fill home …
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Guidance for Clinicians on the Tapering and Discontinuation of Opioids
Guidance released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Oct. 10, 2019 offers information …
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Opioid Abuse Resource Center
Opioid Toolkit
Get details on licensure requirements, PDMP querying, prescribing limits, and more.
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PAMED Opposes Bill That Could Mandate Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
A Pennsylvania bill, if enacted, could require the mandatory implementation of opioid prescribing guidelines …
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Drug Use During Pregnancy Is Not Child Abuse, Rules Pa. Supreme Court
On Dec. 28, 2018, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued its decision in the case of In the Interest …
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How to Report Suspicious Prescription Drug Activity in Pennsylvania
Have a hunch that someone might be diverting prescription drugs for illegal use? As of December …
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The Pennsylvania Patient Non-Opioid Directive – What Is It and How Is It Used?
Did you know that Pennsylvania patients and physicians can access a voluntary patient non-opioid directive …
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Pa.’s Law on Prescribing Opioids to Minors
Pennsylvania's law on prescribing opioids to minors, Act 125 of 2016, stipulates that — except for specified …