Opioid Prescribing Rule
In 2017, Vermont enacted the Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain. This rule provides legal requirements for the appropriate use of opioids in treating pain in order to minimize opportunities for misuse and diversion and optimize prevention of addiction and overdose.
More information on the rule
- Rule Governing the Prescribing of Opioids for Pain
- Opioid Prescribing Rule - What You Need to Know
- Rules for Prescribing Opioids for Pain & Vermont Prescription Monitoring System - Frequently Asked Questions: For Prescribers
- May 17, 2017 Webinar (link is external) & Handout