Action:
Waiver for e-prescribing of an opioid
General Information
| Action Summary |
Section 21 is added to Chapter 21 to: 1) reiterate the requirement that takes effect on July 1, 2020 that a prescription for a controlled substance that contains an opioid must be issued as an electronic prescription; and 2) provide for a one-year from the requirement if the practitioner can demonstrate economic hardship technological limitations or other exceptional circumstances beyond the practitioner’s control. |
| Chapters Affected |
Only affects this chapter.
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| Exempt from APA |
No, this action is not exempt from Article II of the APA and executive branch review.
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| RIS Project |
Yes [006085] |
| Associated Mandates |
Waiver for electronic prescribing
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| New Periodic Review |
This action will not be used to conduct a new periodic review.
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Stages
Stages associated with this regulatory action.
| Stage ID |
Stage Type |
Status |
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8714
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Emergency/NOIRA
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Comment period is underway and will end on 10/30/2019. |
Contact Information
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Name / Title:
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William L. Harp, M.D.
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Executive Director
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Address:
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9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233
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Email Address:
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william.harp@dhp.virginia.gov
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Phone:
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(804)367-4558
FAX: (804)527-4429
TDD: ()-
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This person is the primary contact for this board.
Agencies | Governor
