New Jersey A289 limits opioid prescriptions to a seven-day supply unless exceptions apply.

New Jersey A289 mandates that health care practitioners limit opioid medication prescriptions to a seven-day supply, except in specific circumstances. Practitioners may prescribe more if necessary for acute conditions or chronic pain management, but must document the rationale. The bill also requires practitioners to discuss risks, alternative treatments, and pain management plans with patients. It mandates pain management agreements for chronic pain treatment and requires practitioners to issue opioid antidote prescriptions under certain conditions. The act takes effect immediately.

New Jersey A289 limits opioid prescriptions to a seven-day supply unless exceptions apply.

New Jersey A289 mandates that health care practitioners limit opioid medication prescriptions to a seven-day supply, except in specific circumstances. Practitioners may prescribe more if necessary for acute conditions or chronic pain management, but must document the rationale. The bill also requires practitioners to discuss risks, alternative treatments, and pain management plans with patients. It mandates pain management agreements for chronic pain treatment and requires practitioners to issue opioid antidote prescriptions under certain conditions. The act takes effect immediately.