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Tennessee's commission has shifted gears from a costly patient-card registry to a streamlined system that leverages the Controlled Substance Monitoring Database for safer, more efficient prescribing.

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Panel weighs patient registry versus CSMD overlay and preserves physician role in recommendations
The commission proposes physician recommendations and pharmacist dispensation rather than broad patient cards, favoring CSMD integration over an expensive standalone registry; physicians stressed bona fide prescriber-patient relationships and dosing limits.
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October 5, 2026 at 11:26 AM
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Florida's new House Bill 1299 aims to tighten regulations on prescription practices for addiction treatment, igniting a fierce debate over public health and patient privacy.

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Florida House mandates detailed medical records for addiction treatment compliance
Florida House requires thorough documentation and monitoring for addiction treatment records.
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April 19, 2025 at 2:37 AM
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A Connecticut physician faces a $10,000 penalty for serious prescription misconduct, sparking heated discussions about patient care standards and accountability in the medical field.

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Doctor Tawe faces $10K penalty for prescription errors from 2018 to 2020
Doctor Tawe agrees to $10,000 penalty after prescription misconduct without proper assessments.
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June 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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The Michigan Optometric Association is demanding stricter safety measures for online contact lens prescriptions to protect patients from potential harm in the age of telemedicine.

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Michigan Optometric Association urges safety measures for online contact lens prescriptions
Association calls for verification of prescriptions to ensure patient safety in telemedicine.
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June 17, 2025 at 11:20 PM