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Thursday, November 28, 2024

Bill introduced to require ID for Schedule II substances at Illinois pharmacies

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State Representative Amy Grant (il) | Representative Amy L. Grant (R) 47th District

State Representative Amy Grant (il) | Representative Amy L. Grant (R) 47th District

It is not just illegal drug users who have succumbed to a fentanyl overdose. Many children, families, and first responders have been exposed to fentanyl accidentally, sometimes in their parents’ homes and, in one horrific case, in their daycare.

Fentanyl is 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin. It only takes the smallest amount to poison or kill a young child.

"That is why I am excited to share that my bill requiring ID to pick up Schedule II Controlled Substances from Illinois Pharmacies is featured in this episode of Capitol Crimes," said the legislator. "Listen and let me know your thoughts!"

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