Increase Access to Methadone Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder
The WSMA supports changes in laws and regulations which prevent qualified
physicians from prescribing all FDA-approved medications for treatment of
opioid use disorder, including methadone, to be dispensed at pharmacies.
The WSMA supports adequate funding for such therapy. (Res B-6, A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services