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Physicians DEA Substance Abuse

Guidepost Solutions LLC

Navigating the DEA Registration Application Process

Did you know that the United States currently has over 2 million Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registrants engaging in activities with controlled substances? Whether you’re a student in residency, a healthcare...more

Harris Beach PLLC

Why We Support Take Back Day

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The Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is tomorrow: Saturday, October 26. This day has evolved over the years to address the growing opioid crisis, including misuse and abuse of unused...more

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Another front in war on opioids: Criminal charges for Big Pharma execs, MDs

An estimated 400,000 Americans have died due to opioid drug overdoses between 1999 and 2017 — and the fatalities only are increasing. By 2025, according to expert forecasts, there will be 700,000 more opioid deaths....more

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The Long-Awaited Telemedicine Controlled Substance Prescribing Permit

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Last week, the United States Congress passed a 250-page bill addressing the opioid crisis entitled SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (the “Opioid Act”). However, at page 56 of the Opioid Act, there is a short section...more

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Florida’s New Law Changes Physician Responsibilities for Opioid Dispensing

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Florida’s House Bill (HB) 21, enacted to help combat opioid abuse, contains several noteworthy changes to Florida law that impact the dispensing of opioids. Effective July 1, 2018, dispensing providers must consult...more

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K&L Gates Triage: The Opioid Epidemic: DEA’s Role in Regulating Individuals and Entities Handling Controlled Substances

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In the fifth episode of our series on the national opioid crisis, Hilary Bowman discusses the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) role in regulating individuals and entities handling controlled substances, including...more

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Health Care Physicians in the Crosshairs: Criminal Prosecution

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Recent changes to our health care system have been at the forefront of the American news cycle for several years. But certain aspects have not received adequate attention. One example is the scrutiny federal and state...more

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