§ 1-223. Opioid prescription limitations
West's Annotated Code of MarylandHealth OccupationsEffective: October 1, 2018
Effective: October 1, 2018
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 1-223
§ 1-223. Opioid prescription limitations
(a) In this section, “controlled dangerous substance” has the meaning stated in § 5-101 of the Criminal Law Article.
(b) On treatment for pain, a health care provider, based on the clinical judgment of the health care provider, shall prescribe:
(c) The dosage, quantity, and duration of an opioid prescribed under subsection (b) of this section shall be based on an evidence-based clinical guideline for prescribing controlled dangerous substances that is appropriate for:
(d)(1) When a patient is prescribed an opioid under subsection (b) of this section, the patient shall be advised of the benefits and risks associated with the opioid.
Credits
Added by Acts 2017, c. 570, § 1, eff. May 25, 2017. Amended by Acts 2018, c. 215, § 1, eff. Oct. 1 2018; Acts 2018, c. 216, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2018.
MD Code, Health Occupations, § 1-223, MD HEALTH OCCUP § 1-223
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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