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State of the States, April 16

Opioid prescriptions in MassachusettsWhat's happening this week in workers' compensation? IWP's weekly legislative wrap-up, State of the States, keeps you up to date on important matters within the workers' compensation and pharmacy arena.

This week's legislative wrap-up contains updates including:

  • Arizona Governor Ducey signed a bill into law that would maintain the ability of injured workers within the state to select a pharmacy that best meets their needs.
  • The New Hampshire Senate is considering a bill that would mandate the use of electronic prescribing for all controlled substance prescriptions within the state.
  • The Massachusetts legislature is considering a bill that would require a label for all opioid prescriptions dispensed within the state.

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This edition also includes updates about New Jersey, North Carolina, and Texas.  

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