Arkansas Code
Subchapter 7 - Combating Prescription Drug Abuse Act
§ 20-7-707. Prescriber requirements

(a) For a patient with chronic nonmalignant pain, a prescriber, at a minimum and in addition to any additional requirements of the appropriate licensing board, shall:
(1) Check the prescriptive history of the patient on the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program at least every six (6) months; and
(2) Have a signed pain contract with the patient that states, at a minimum, the expectations of the prescriber for the behavior of the patient which may include:
(A) A requirement for random urine drug screenings to help ensure that the patient is abiding by the requirements of the contract; and
(B) A requirement for random pill counts to ensure compliance with the prescription.


(b) The requirements of this section shall not apply to a patient:
(1) Whose pain medications are being prescribed for a malignant condition;
(2) With a terminal condition;
(3) Who is a resident of a licensed healthcare facility;
(4) Who is enrolled in a hospice program; or
(5) Who is in an inpatient or outpatient palliative care program.

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