As used in this subchapter:
(1) “Chronic nonmalignant pain” means pain requiring more than three (3) consecutive months of prescriptions for:
(A) An opioid that is written for more than the equivalent of ninety (90) tablets, each containing five milligrams (5 mg) of hydrocodone;
(B) A morphine equivalent dose of more than fifteen milligrams (15 mg) per day; or
(C) In the specific case of tramadol, an average dose equivalent of two hundred milligrams (200 mg) or greater per day;
(2) “Hospital” means a healthcare facility licensed as a hospital by the State Board of Health under § 20-9-213;
(3) “Opioid” means a drug or medication that relieves pain, including without limitation:
(A) Codeine;
(B) Fentanyl;
(C) Heroin;
(D) Hydrocodone;
(E) Morphine; and
(F) Oxycodone; and
(4) “Prescriber” means a practitioner or other authorized person who prescribes a Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substance.
Structure Arkansas Code
Title 20 - Public Health and Welfare
Subtitle 2 - Health and Safety
Chapter 7 - State Board of Health — Department of Health
Subchapter 7 - Combating Prescription Drug Abuse Act
§ 20-7-703. Opioid prescribing guidelines for emergency department
§ 20-7-704. Prescriber education
§ 20-7-705. Licensing board rules
§ 20-7-706. Patient evaluation