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What happens if a doctor gives the patient a prescription that is not written as required by the new law?

The pharmacist will handle the script in the same manner as it was handled prior to July 1, 2003. If the pharmacist would have filled the prescription on June 30, then nothing in the law prevents the pharmacist from filling … Continue reading

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

Section 893.055, Florida Statutes, requires health care practitioners to report to the PDMP each time a controlled substance is dispensed to an individual… Continue reading

Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Subtropical Storm Nicole

On Monday, November 7, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Subtropical Storm Nicole. Continue reading

Governor DeSantis declares State of Emergency for Hurricane Ian

On Friday, September 23, 2022, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a State of Emergency to prepare for Hurricane Ian. Continue reading

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2022 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2021 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading

NTSB Study on Drug Use Trends in Aviation

National Transportation Safety Board issues recommendations to states on prescribing controlled substances for pain and the dangers of operating a vehicle in any mode of transportation Continue reading

Electronic Prescribing Requirements

Click here for the new requirements requiring prescribers to generate and transmit all prescriptions electronically Continue reading

New Legislation Impacting Your Profession

Click here to view a full list of bill summaries from the 2019 Florida Legislative Session that may impact your profession. Continue reading

Take Control of Controlled Substances

Click Here to be in the know on how Florida’s new legislation on controlled substances affects you Continue reading