Opioid Prescription Verification Act of 2021

Bill 117 HR 2355, also known as the Opioid Prescription Verification Act of 2021, aims to address the ongoing opioid crisis in the United States by implementing new requirements for the verification of opioid prescriptions. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 16, 2021.

The key provisions of the bill include requiring prescribers of opioids to verify the identity of the patient receiving the prescription before it is filled. This verification process would involve checking the patient's identification against a secure database to ensure that the prescription is being given to the correct individual.

Additionally, the bill would establish a national database of opioid prescriptions to track and monitor the prescribing and dispensing of these medications. This database would help to prevent the misuse and abuse of opioids by providing a centralized system for monitoring and tracking prescriptions. Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for penalties for prescribers who fail to comply with the verification requirements, including fines and potential loss of their medical license. Overall, the Opioid Prescription Verification Act of 2021 aims to improve the oversight and monitoring of opioid prescriptions in order to combat the opioid crisis and prevent the misuse and abuse of these powerful medications.