State Proposal Cracks Down On Opioid Doctor Shoppers In California

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) – A bill before the California Legislature would make it more difficult for addicts to obtain opioid prescriptions through so-called “doctor shopping.”
SB482 would crack down on the practice by requiring providers to consult a database of patient prescription histories before recommending the use of addictive drugs.
Advocates say a mandatory check would identify at-risk patients and reduce opioids in the marketplace.
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