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Information for providers on Michigan-specific and national opioid-related laws and regulations.
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Establishing a “Bona Fide” Patient-Provider Relationship
As required by Public Act 247 of 2017, Michigan prescribers must be in a bona fide prescriber-patient relationship prior to prescribe Schedules 2-5 controlled substances for more than 7 days. As stated in the Public Act 101 of 2018, the effective date for the bona fide prescriber-patient relationship is required by 3/31/19. Please refer to the Public Act … Read more
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Prescription Drug Abuse Policy System
Access the Prescription Drug Abuse Policy website, which is funded by The National Institute on Drug Abuse to track key state laws related to prescription drug abuse.
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LARA: Nonopioid Directives
For patients who do not want to be prescribed opioids, consider a nonopioid directive, available on the LARA website under “Additional Resources” Download the Word template version of the form now:
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As required by Public Act (PA) 246 of 2017, the start talking form is designed to satisfy new patient education and parental consent regulations regarding opioid prescriptions starting on 6/1/18. This form must be completed and saved to the patient’s medical record only when prescribing an Opioid drug. Download the Word template version of the form … Read more
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Sample Pain Management Agreement
Edit this sample agreement as needed to use in your clinical practice.
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Access the Required Start Talking Form
Access information on PA 246 which requires prescribers to provide opioid education using the start talking form and find multiple versions of the opioid start talking form including in Arabic and Spanish.
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LARA: Summary of Michigan Laws & Regulations
Access a summary of recently passed opioid-related laws in Michigan. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About these New Michigan Opioid Laws
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MAPS Poster
Download this poster to hang in your office to let patients know why providers check MAPS before prescribing opioid pain relievers.
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Legal Interventions to Reduce Overdose Mortality: Naloxone Access and Overdose Good Samaritan Laws
Access a detailed overview of characteristics of state naloxone access laws and state overdose Good Samaritan laws in the U.S.
Naloxone Access & Overdose Good Samaritan Laws

Drug Overdose Immunity and Good Samaritan Laws
Learn about access to naloxone and immunity, nation Good Samaritan Laws, diversion, treatment, and criminal penalties.
Naloxone Access & Overdose Good Samaritan Laws