Opioid drugs; prescriber shall discuss with patient before prescribing, the risks of the drugs and available alternatives.

An Act To Amend Section 41-29-137, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Prescriber Of A Schedule Ii Controlled Substance Or Any Other Opioid Drug, Before Issuing The Initial Prescription In A Course Of Treatment For Acute Or Chronic Pain And Again Before Issuing The Third Prescription Of The Course Of Treatment, To Discuss With The Patient The Risks Associated With The Drug Being Prescribed And Alternative Treatments That May Be Available; And For Related Purposes.