The proposed bill would amend current statutes regarding the dispensing of prescription opioid containers. Specifically, it would eliminate the requirement for a red cap and instead require a warning label prescribed by the board about potential addiction for containers of schedule II controlled substances that are opioids and are directly dispensed by a pharmacist and not for immediate use. This change aims to simplify the labeling requirements for these containers. Additionally, the bill would make several technical adjustments to existing language, such as changing “not less than” to “at least” and “permits” to “allows”. It would also clarify that the requirement for a red cap can be waived if it is not feasible due to specific dosage forms or packaging types. Overall, the bill seeks to streamline the regulations surrounding opioid prescriptions while maintaining necessary warnings about addiction.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 36-2525
House Engrossed Version: 36-2525
Chaptered Version: 36-2525