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West Virginia · Through as of 2026-08-03; contains at least the enactments of the 2026 Regular Session · Newer source version available

W. Va. Code § 16-54-3: Opioid prescription notifications.

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  1. CHAPTER 16. PUBLIC HEALTH.
  2. ARTICLE 54. OPIOID REDUCTION ACT.

Prior to issuing a prescription for a Schedule II opioid drug, a practitioner shall:

(1) Advise the patient regarding the quantity of the Schedule II opioid drug and a patient’s option to fill the prescription in a lesser quantity; and

(2) Inform the patient of the risks associated with the Schedule II opioid drug prescribed.

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