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HJ 122 Study; Methylphenidate and amphetamine prescriptions.

Introduced by: Robert Tata | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Collection of data pertaining to the prevalence of methylphenidate and amphetamine prescriptions in the Commonwealth. Requests the Department of Health to collect data to determine the prevalence of methylphenidate and amphetamine prescriptions in the Commonwealth. In collecting the data, the Department shall confer with the Department of Mental Health, Mental Retardation and Substance Abuse Services, the Department of Education, the Board of Pharmacy, the Board of Medicine, and the Virginia Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatricians. The Department shall review existing health and prescription databases, obtain information accessible pursuant to the Virginia Freedom of Information Act (§ 2.2-3700 et seq.) and federal laws and regulations, and may contract for services with appropriate private research organizations for services to facilitate the collection of necessary data. The Department shall submit a copy of its findings regarding data collected on the prevalence of methylphenidate and amphetamine prescriptions in the Commonwealth, pursuant to this resolution, with the Division of Legislative Services, no later than November 30, 2003. This measure is a recommendation of the HJR 660 Joint Subcommittee to Investigate the Improper Prescription and Illegal Use and Diversion of Ritalin and OxyContin and to Study the Effects of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder on Student Performance.


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