Georgia Commons16-13-56.1. Opioids; notification of addictive risks.
The only printed version. Current through: Including Acts of the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly.
(a) As used in this Code section, the term “opioids” means opiates, opioids, opioid analgesics, and opioid derivatives.
(b) A prescriber who issues a prescription for an opioid shall provide the patient receiving the prescription information on the addictive risks of using opioids and information on options available for safely disposing of any unused opioids where such options exist. Such information may be provided verbally or in writing.