The Latest: Republican senators concerned about opioid bill
PHOENIX (AP) — The Latest on a special session of the Arizona Legislature to enact a bill cracking down on opioids (all times local):12:50 p.m.
A number of Republican Arizona senators are raising concerns about parts of Gov. Doug Ducey's proposal to crack down on opioid prescribing.
The Republicans met late Thursday morning in advance of expected debate and votes on the governor's plan to cut down on addiction and deaths from prescription painkillers.
Senators voiced concern about unintended consequences on patients needing pain-killing drugs. They also worried of impacts on doctors who will soon need to consult with pain specialists and add new computer systems to write electronic prescriptions.
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