Posts Tagged ‘opioid’
Kansas Pharmacy Legislation Signed Into Law
Yesterday, Governor Laura Kelly signed into law HB 2119. The committee report includes two pieces of pharmacy legislation that will take effect later this year. Currus lobbyist Travis Lowe sat down with us to briefly explain what the bills do and how they will impact your pharmacy.
Read MorePresident Signs Opioid Legislation into Law
Today, President Trump signed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act into law to further address the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 49,000 people died from opioid overdose in 2017. The bill, which passed out of Congress with bipartisan support, is aimed to help…
Read MoreHow to Become a Drug Take-Back Site
You can help combat the opioid epidemic by applying to participate in the Kansas Department of Health and Environment’s Medical Disposal Program, registering your pharmacy to be a DEA authorized collector, and/or signing up to be a part of NCPA’s Dispose My Meds™ program. To participate in KDHE’s program, simply fill out the application and send…
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