New York A01937 mandates patient counseling before issuing a schedule II opioid prescription.

New York A01937 amends the public health law to require practitioners to consult with patients before issuing a schedule II opioid prescription. This includes discussing the quantity of the opioid and the option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity. Practitioners must also inform patients of the risks associated with opiate addiction and document the reason for the prescription in the patient's medical record. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York A01937 mandates patient counseling before issuing a schedule II opioid prescription.

New York A01937 amends the public health law to require practitioners to consult with patients before issuing a schedule II opioid prescription. This includes discussing the quantity of the opioid and the option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity. Practitioners must also inform patients of the risks associated with opiate addiction and document the reason for the prescription in the patient's medical record. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law.