3 Colo. Code Regs. § 709-1.29

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024

Section 3 CCR 709-1.29 - RULES REGARDING THE USE OF BENZODIAZEPINE

The authority for promulgation of these rules and regulations by the Colorado Dental Board is set forth in sections 12-20-204(1), 12-220-105(3), 12-220-106, and 12-30-109(6), C.R.S.

The purpose of these Rules and regulations is to implement rules required by section 12-30-109(6), C.R.S., related to requirements for prescribing benzodiazepines to patients for who have not previously been prescribed benzodiazepines within the last twelve months.

A. Licensees must limit any prescription for a continuous benzodiazepine to a 30-day supply, for any patient who has not been prescribed a benzodiazepine in the last 12 months.

Prior to prescribing a benzodiazepine for a condition that is not exempt under section 12-280-404(4) (a.5), C.R.S., a licensee must comply with the requirements of section 12-280-404(4), C.R.S.

B. The limitation stated in section (A) of this Rule does not apply to patients for whom licensees prescribe benzodiazepines for the following conditions:

1. Epilepsy;

2. A seizure, a seizure disorder, or a suspected seizure disorder;

3. Spasticity;

4. Alcohol withdrawal; or

5. A neurological condition, including a post-traumatic brain injury or catatonia.

D. These rules do not require or encourage abrupt discontinuation, limitation, or withdrawal of benzodiazepines. Licensees are expected to follow generally accepted standards of the practice of dentistry based on an individual patient's needs, in tapering benzodiazepine prescriptions.

3 CCR 709-1.29

Adopted November 5, 2020; Effective December 30, 2020; Amended November 4, 2021; Effective December 30, 2021; ; Amended November 3, 2022; Effective December 30, 2022

38 CR 04, February 25, 2015, effective 3/30/2015

38 CR 11, June 10, 2015, effective 6/30/2015

39 CR 04, February 25, 2016, effective 3/16/2016

39 CR 10, May 25, 2016, effective 6/30/2016

39 CR 16, August 25, 2016, effective 9/14/2016

41 CR 04, February 25, 2018, effective 3/17/2018

41 CR 11, June 10, 2018, effective 7/3/2018

41 CR 14, July 25, 2018, effective 8/14/2018

42 CR 11, June 10, 2019, effective 6/30/2019

42 CR 23, December 10, 2019, effective 1/1/2020

44 CR 11, June 10, 2021, effective 6/30/2021

44 CR 16, August 25, 2021, effective 9/14/2021

44 CR 23, December 10, 2021, effective 12/30/2021

45 CR 21, November 10, 2022, effective 10/4/2022

45 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 12/10/2022

45 CR 23, December 10, 2022, effective 12/30/2022

46 CR 23, December 10, 2023, effective 12/30/2023