Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Board of Dentistry
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Practice of Dentistry [18 VAC 60 ‑ 21]
Action Prescribing opioids for pain management
Stage Emergency/NOIRA
Comment Period Ended on 6/14/2017
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6/9/17  5:55 pm
Commenter: Greg Zoghby

Naloxone for patient on benzodiazepines getting narcotics
 

The number of patients on scheduled or prn benzodiazepines has grown significantly. The requirement to give naloxone is absurd.  Half of my patients would be getting naloxone.  I have called three different pharmacies and none of them even stock the 1mg/1ml SQ dose.  One pharmacy had the nasal dosing at 150.00 dollars.  This regulation needs more thought.  It is unworkable at this time.

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