Section 54 Supply Limits for Schedule II and III Medications

Section 23 of said chapter 94C, as so appearing, is hereby amended by striking out subsection (d) and inserting in place thereof the following subsection:-
(d) Unless otherwise prohibited by statute , prescriptions for (i) controlled substances in Schedule II or III for the treatment of opioid use disorder, including but limited to buprenorphine; (ii) non-opioid controlled substances, including but not limited to methylphenidate and testosterone; and (iii) implantable infusion pumps consisting of a controlled substance in Schedule II or Schedule III, may be filled for a maximum of a 90-day supply of such substance upon any single filling. All other prescriptions for controlled substances in Schedule II or III may be filled for a maximum of a 30-day supply of such substance upon any single filling. This provision notwithstanding, the department shall have the power to provide by regulation that a prescription for a substance in Schedule II or III may be filled for a maximum of less than a 90-day supply upon a single filling if the secretary or the board determines that such an additional restriction is needed to address increased abuse of the substance.

Increases the maximum fill for certain classes of medication to increase access, including testosterone for gender-affirming care, stimulants for ADD/ADHD, and medications for medications for opioid use disorder which do not have a potential for abuse.