Patient Access and Drug Enforcement
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act, a 2016 law passed… read more
The Senate Judiciary Committee held an oversight hearing on the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act, a 2016 law passed that removed some of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s authority to regulate the distribution of prescription drugs. Witnesses representing law enforcement and pharmacists testified on the effect on opioid addiction and enforcement of drug laws and made recommendations to improve the bill. close
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