The outline for action includes the following stances:
• AAFP opposes actions action that would limit patient access to pharmaceuticals prescribed by their physicians
• AAFP suggests family physicians individualize and monitor therapy based upon a review of potential risks and benefits
• AAFP supports developing evidence-based provider education for safe and effective use of long-acting and extended-release opioids
• AAFP encourages states to implement prescription drug monitoring programs and interstate exchange of registry information, called for under the National All Schedulers Prescription Electronic Reporting Act of 2005
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