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Medical Society President Say Anti-Opioid Legislation Closes Doors To Abuse

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed legislation that will require prescribers with an Illinois Controlled Substance License to use a database that records patient prescription history. 
 
The database is designed to prevent addicted patients from using multiple doctors. Illinois Medical Society President Dr. Nector Ramirez says the legislation closes other doors int he medical industry.
 
 
The Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program database allows physicians to check previous patient prescriptions and requests for controlled substances. 

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