South Carolina H4165 mandates the Department of Public Health to create an educational pamphlet on non-opioid pain management alternatives.
South Carolina H4165 requires the Department of Public Health to develop and publish an educational pamphlet on non-opioid alternatives for pain management. The pamphlet must detail available non-opioid treatments, including drugs, drug products, and nonpharmacological therapies, along with their advantages and disadvantages. Healthcare practitioners must inform patients about these alternatives before prescribing opioids, except in emergencies. The pamphlet will be posted on the Department of Public Health's website by September 30, 2025.
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