Doctors May Soon Be Able to Prescribe Part of a Prescription and “Refilled” if Patients Need More Relief


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For Immediate Release
June 19, 2019 

Doctors May Soon Be Able to Prescribe Part of a Prescription and “Refilled” if Patients Need More Relief

Statement attributable to:
Arthur Fougner, MD
President, Medical Society of the State of New York

A bill has passed the New York State Legislature today that allow physicians to prescribe a controlled substance on a partially filled basis. This measure would allow physicians/prescribers to prescribe up to a 30-day supply of controlled substance with a notation to the pharmacist that he/she should only dispense the agreed to amount. The measure will go now to the Governor for his consideration. The total quantity dispensed in all partial fillings would not exceed the total quantity prescribed.  The Medical Society of the State of New York also believes that this measure will now allow prescribers to help patients balance the need to relieve pain with an adequate supply of medication by only filling part of the prescription. Should they need additional pain relief, patients will be able to return to the pharmacy to fill the remaining portion of their prescription.

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