Section 246-919-970 - Coprescribing of opioids with certain medications(1) The physician shall not knowingly prescribe opioids in combination with the following medications without documentation of medical decision making: (e) Nonbenzodiazepine hypnotics.(2) If, because of a prior prescription by another provider, a prescription written by a physician results in a combination of opioids and medications described in subsection (1) of this section, the physician issuing the new prescription shall consult with the other prescriber to establish a patient care plan surrounding these medications. This provision does not apply to emergency care.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-919-970
Adopted by WSR 18-23-061, Filed 11/16/2018, effective 1/1/2019