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2017 SESSION

17103610D
HOUSE BILL NO. 2046
Offered January 11, 2017
Prefiled January 10, 2017
A BILL to amend the Code of Virginia by adding a section numbered 54.1-3411.3, relating to prescription drug orders; information on proper disposal.
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Patrons-- Murphy and Watts
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Referred to Committee on Health, Welfare and Institutions
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Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:

1. That the Code of Virginia is amended by adding a section numbered 54.1-3411.3 as follows:

§ 54.1-3411.3. Instructions for safe disposal of prescription drugs.

Every order for opioids or other prescription drugs dispensed to a patient shall include written instructions for the proper disposal of unused dispensed drugs, including information about disposal programs for opioids and other prescription drugs in which a pharmacy participates pursuant to § 54.1-3411.2.