New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Senate Bill S07508

Introduced
4/21/25  

Caption

Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.

Impact

The implementation of S07508 is expected to have a significant impact on state laws related to public health, specifically in the management of opioid prescriptions. By enforcing the requirement to prescribe an opioid antagonist, the bill could facilitate a proactive approach to mitigate the risks associated with opioid use. This legislative change may influence the way healthcare professionals engage with patients about the use of opioids and the potential need for emergency interventions to counteract overdoses.

Summary

Bill S07508 aims to enhance public health measures surrounding opioid prescriptions in the state of New York. It mandates that healthcare professionals must prescribe an opioid antagonist when they prescribe opioids to patients. This requirement is intended to reduce the risk of opioid overdose by providing a preventive measure alongside the prescribed opioids. The bill also obliges healthcare providers to discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with patients, ensuring they are informed about the risks associated with the medications they are receiving.

Contention

While many support the intent behind S07508, there may be contention regarding its implementation and the responsibilities it places on healthcare professionals. Some may argue that requiring the prescription of opioid antagonists could create additional burdens for doctors, complicating the prescribing process. Others may raise concerns about the adequacy of training and resources available to healthcare providers to effectively counsel patients on opioid addiction and ensure proper usage of prescribed antagonists.

Companion Bills

NY A04538

Same As Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.

Previously Filed As

NY A02043

Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.

NY S05101

Requires health care professionals to prescribe opioid antagonists when prescribing an opioid and discuss the dangers of opioid addiction with such patient in a manner consistent with regulations promulgated by the commissioner of health.

NY A09841

Requires practitioners to provide counselling to patients about the potential addictive properties of opioids prior to prescribing such medications; requires pharmacists to provide counselling to patients about the potential addictive properties of opioids at the time a prescription for opioids is filled.

NY A01227

Requires health practitioners to discuss with patients the risks associated with certain pain medications before prescribing such medications; requires that for the first opioid analgesic prescription of a calendar year the prescribing physician shall counsel the patient on the risks of overdose.

NY S03521

Requires health practitioners to discuss with patients the risks associated with certain pain medications before prescribing such medications; requires that for the first opioid analgesic prescription of a calendar year the prescribing physician shall counsel the patient on the risks of overdose.

NY A10193

Includes all FDA approved forms and doses of Naloxone as opioid antagonists in the state definition of opioid antagonists; requires the department of health to approve all forms and doses of Naloxone approved by the FDA as opioid antagonists.

NY A04149

Requires public libraries to carry opioid antagonists; requires training for staff in the administration of opioid antagonists.

NY A01588

Requires public institutions and buildings to be equipped with opioid antagonists; directs the commissioner of general services to promulgate regulations to address the appropriate number of opioid antagonists for such buildings based on the size or occupancy of the buildings, the training of personnel and use of opioid antagonists, and any other matter deemed necessary.

NY S03112

Requires public institutions and buildings to be equipped with opioid antagonists; directs the commissioner of general services to promulgate regulations to address the appropriate number of opioid antagonists for such buildings based on the size or occupancy of the buildings, the training of personnel and use of opioid antagonists, and any other matter deemed necessary.

NY A07520

Requires the distribution of an information card or sheet with Schedule II opioids.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.