Finally! A Bill that proposes fines and punishment and a DATABASE for prescription drugs! As it stands now, the only narcotics that are tracked are the Schedule II's. That includes Morphine. Vicodin, Loracet, (codeine based substances), Soma and muscle relaxer types (Benzos) are Schedule III's, therefore, they aren't being tracked. The Department of Public Safety has knowledge and access to the Schedule II's. This Bill was filed on March 9, reviewed on March 22, and it sits waiting for attention from the committee. Hopefully, if passed, this will curb the doctor shopping! If you live in Texas, please go to the State of Texas website
www.legis.state.tx.us and find out who your representative is and email him/her with your concerns and backing of this Bill! THIS IS THE BEST NEWS I'VE HEARD LATELY! Remember, this is SENATE BILL 1879 (not House Bill).