WSR 19-20-063

INTERPRETIVE STATEMENT

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

[Filed September 26, 2019, 2:56 p.m.]

Title of Interpretive Statement: Clarification of Opioid Prescribing Rules.

Issuing Entity: Department of health.

Subject Matter: Clarification of existing rules around prescribing opioids and managing existing patients on chronic opioid therapy.

Effective Date: September 20, 2019.

Contact Person: Please contact the appropriate board or commission at https://www.doh.wa.gov/OpioidPrescribing/ContactUs.