3 Colo. Code Regs. § 713-49.2

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 3 CCR 713-49.2 - RULES AND REGULATIONS

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 the second fill of 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.

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

3 CCR 713-49.2

44 CR 24, December 25, 2021, effective 1/14/2022

45 CR 24, December 25, 2022, effective 1/14/2023