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Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2024

10/21/2024, 3:05 PM

Summary of Bill S 5228

Bill 118 s 5228, also known as the Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing the issue of prescription drug abuse and misuse. The bill seeks to establish a national prescription drug monitoring program that would track the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances across the country.

Under the provisions of the bill, healthcare providers would be required to report all prescriptions for controlled substances to the monitoring program, which would then be accessible to authorized healthcare professionals, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies. This would help identify and prevent instances of overprescribing, doctor shopping, and other forms of prescription drug abuse.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve coordination and information sharing between states, as well as funding for training and education programs to help healthcare providers better understand and comply with the monitoring requirements. Overall, the Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2024 aims to combat the growing problem of prescription drug abuse by implementing a comprehensive and standardized monitoring program that would help identify and address potential issues before they escalate.

Current Status of Bill S 5228

Bill S 5228 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 25, 2024. Bill S 5228 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 25, 2024.  Bill S 5228's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5228

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
4

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5228

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5228

Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2024
Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2024
A bill to require the use of prescription drug monitoring programs.

Comments

Zane Lucas profile image

Zane Lucas

688

1 year ago

I fully support this bill because it will help combat the opioid crisis by monitoring prescription drug use more closely. It's about time we take action to prevent abuse and addiction. This bill will also help healthcare providers identify patients who may be at risk for overdose or misuse of medications. It's a step in the right direction to protect public health and safety. Do you know if this bill includes provisions for funding addiction treatment programs?

Easton Frank profile image

Easton Frank

685

1 year ago

So apparently this new bill is gonna keep tabs on our prescription drugs. Like, seriously? Can't a guy just get his meds in peace? But hey, if it helps crack down on abuse, I guess it's not the worst thing in the world.

Eliseo Leach profile image

Eliseo Leach

684

1 year ago

This bill is a joke, can't believe they're trying to push it through. #ridiculous

Leonidas Collier profile image

Leonidas Collier

695

1 year ago

Ugh, this new bill about monitoring prescription drugs is such a pain! How is this gonna affect me in the short term?

Ares Schneider profile image

Ares Schneider

668

1 year ago

This new bill, it's just another way for the government to stick their noses into our personal lives. They want to monitor our prescription drug use? What's next, monitoring how many times we go to the bathroom? It's ridiculous! Who benefits from this invasion of privacy?

Johnathan Horne profile image

Johnathan Horne

708

1 year ago

I dunno what this bill is all about, but it sounds like another way for the government to stick their noses in our business. They should just leave us alone and let us do what we want with our own meds. This is just gonna make things more complicated for everyone.

Ocean Brady profile image

Ocean Brady

668

1 year ago

I can't believe this new bill is trying to control what medications I can and can't take. It's ridiculous how much power they want to have over our personal health decisions. #NotMyGovernment

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