New guidelines seek to curb opioid prescriptions

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A new set of voluntary state guidelines encourages physicians to be judicious when prescribing painkillers, Gov. Tom Wolf and top state health officials said Tuesday.

The guidelines were developed by an administration task force and are being supported in official action taken by state licensing boards for doctors, dentists and pharmacists.

 

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Written by Robert Swift on 7/20/16

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