Co-Prescribing to Reduce Overdoses Act of 2016

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Explore the details of House Bill 3680 Co-Prescribing to Reduce Overdoses Act of 2016 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:29 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 3680

Co-Prescribing to Reduce Overdoses Act of 2016

(Sec. 2) This bill permits the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a grant program to support prescribing opioid overdose reversal drugs, such as naloxone, for patients at an elevated risk of overdose, including patients prescribed an opioid. (Opioids are drugs with effects similar to opium, such as heroin and certain pain medications.)

Grant recipients may use the funds to purchase opioid overdose reversal drugs, establish a program for prescribing such drugs, train health care providers and pharmacists, track patients and outcomes, offset patient cost sharing, conduct community outreach, and connect patients to treatment.

(Sec. 3) HHS may provide information to prescribers in federally qualified health centers and Indian Health Service facilities on best practices for prescribing opioid overdose reversal drugs for patients at an elevated risk of overdose.

(Sec. 4) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to reduce, as an offset, the authorization of appropriations for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention facilities for FY2018.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3680

Bill HR 3680 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 1, 2015. Bill HR 3680 was introduced during Congress 114 and was introduced to the House on October 1, 2015. Bill HR 3680's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 12, 2016

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3680

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3680

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Health

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Drug therapyDrug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth programs administration and fundingPrescription drugsState and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3680

Co-Prescribing to Reduce Overdoses Act of 2016To provide for the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out a grant program for co-prescribing opioid overdose reversal drugs.Co-Prescribing to Reduce Overdoses Act of 2016Co-Prescribing to Reduce Overdoses Act of 2015Co-Prescribing to Reduce Overdoses Act of 2016

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