Massachusetts Taking Different Tactic on Opioid Addiction by Limiting Prescription Supply - McDermott Will & Emery

Massachusetts Taking Different Tactic on Opioid Addiction by Limiting Prescription Supply

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Karen Gibbs said she would be “surprised” if more states do not follow Massachusetts and implement opioid restrictions, because “opioids are a gateway drug to heroin, which is a problem that’s exploded over the last few years.” Ms. Gibbs called the state’s seven-day supply limit on first-time prescriptions “unusual” because “the medical community likes to have leeway when prescribing drugs.” Read the full article.