Physician Right to Prescribe Approved Devices and Drugs

Year: 2023

Resolution Number: 28

Action Taken: Disapproved

Status:

Author(s): Venkat Rao, MD

Sponsor: Venkat Rao, MD

On behalf of: Genesee County Delegation

Committee: E (Science and Education Affairs)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS advocate against any state of Michigan attempts to restrict off label prescribing; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That the MSMS Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask the AMA to advocate against any attempts to restrict off-label prescribing; and be it furtherRESOLVED: That MSMS Delegation to the American Medical Association (AMA) ask the AMA to seek repeal of the FDA authority contained in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to restrict a physician’s right to prescribe off-label use of drugs and devices.

Fiscal Note: $1,000-$2,000

Resolution: View PDF for Physician Right to Prescribe Approved Devices and Drugs

For More Information, Contact:

Stacey Hettiger , Director
Health Care Delivery
517-336-5732
shettiger@msms.org