Changes to How Painkillers Can Be Prescribed
In what I consider very good news, the Drug Enforcement agency (DEA) has announced they are easing rules on prescribing of powerful narcotic drugs such as Oxycontin.
Feds may ease limit on painkillers - Yahoo! News:
There has long been concern about abuse particularly with Oxycontin among younger people. Oxycontin is a schedule II controlled substance meaning it has a high potential for abuse and has stringent controls in place to limit access to the drugs.
Currently people suffering from pain must visit their doctors every 30 days in order to get a new prescription. The new rules would allow for a 90 day supply which is reason in my opinion. This will help those who get their drugs via mail order since many operate by giving a 90 day supply of the drug.
If you know of anyone suffering from chronic pain who has had to go through all this in order to continue functioning this will come as great news.
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