Major Pharmacy Co Adds Opioid Restrictions--article

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leggo_my_legs
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Major Pharmacy Co Adds Opioid Restrictions--article

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Did someone already post this? It starts in Feb 2018. My friend just told me about it today.

https://cvshealth.com/newsroom/press-re ... nitiatives

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This is what the article says:

"This program will include limiting to seven days the supply of opioids dispensed for certain acute prescriptions for patients who are new to therapy; limiting the daily dosage of opioids dispensed based on the strength of the opioid; and requiring the use of immediate-release formulations of opioids before extended-release opioids are dispensed."

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I have a feeling the pendulum has not finished swinging...
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leggo_my_legs
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Me too.

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Very bad news.

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Also same company is in talks to buy Aetna...

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