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2016 SESSION
HB 498 TPA-certified optometrists; prescription of certain Schedule II controlled substances.
Introduced by: M. Keith Hodges | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
TPA-certified optometrists; prescription of certain Schedule II controlled substances. Provides that a TPA-certified optometrist who is authorized to prescribe controlled substances may issue prescriptions for or provide manufacturer's samples of analgesics included on Schedule II consisting of hydrocodone in combination with acetaminophen to his patients.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
TPA-certified optometrists; prescription of certain Schedule II controlled substances. Provides that a TPA-certified optometrist who is authorized to prescribe controlled substances may issue prescriptions for or provide manufacturer's samples of Schedule II controlled substances consisting of hydrocodone in combination with acetaminophen to his patients.