Provides relative to a single uniform prescription drug prior authorization form. (See Act) (RE SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
Requires that the prescribers transmit prescriptions for opioids to pharmacies electronically (EG SEE FISC NOTE SG EX See Note)
Creates and provides for a state prescription drug importation program (OR INCREASE SG EX See Note)
Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Health to study the desirability and feasibility of adopting state policy to provide for review of prescription drug prices in the medical assistance program
Requests an evaluation by La. officials of efforts to deter prescription drug abuse and recommendations for best practices to combat such abuse
Provides for limits on certain medical prescriptions. (8/1/14)
Requests the Department of Economic Development and the Department of Revenue to develop an incentive package that will make Louisiana the domestic prescription drug manufacturing leader for the United States.
Requests evaluation of existing efforts at deterring prescription drug abuse, determination of effectiveness of current efforts, and recommendations on best practices for combating abuse while ensuring access is not restricted for those in need of prescription medications.