NCMB’s opioid prescribing policy to be broadly adopted statewide
A provision of the 2015 state appropriations act, which the Governor signed into law on Sept. 18, will make NCMB’s policy on the use of prescription opiates for the treatment of chronic pain the statewide standard for responsible prescribing of these medications.
Section 12F.16.(a) of Session Law 2015-241 requires certain state health provider licensing boards and health agencies within state government to adopt the NCMB policy by July 1, 2016.
The NCMB opioid prescribing policy provides detailed guidance for clinicians seeking to provide appropriate patient care to individuals with a legitimate need for treatment while following accepted best practices to prevent abuse, misuse and diversion of opioid painkillers.
Read NCMB’s Policy for the use of opiates for the treatment of pain
The following boards and agencies will adopt the NCMB policy:
NC Board of Dental Examiners
NC Board of Nursing
NC Board of Podiatry Examiners
NC Division of Public Health
NC Division of Medical Assistance
NC Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Services
NC Division of Public Safety (Medical, dental and mental health services)
