Concerning nonopioid drugs for the treatment of pain.

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This bill requires health plans and managed care organizations to cover at least one non-opioid pain medication without requiring prior approval or step therapy starting in 2027. It also mandates the creation of an educational pamphlet about non-opioid pain treatment options. The bill defines "nonopioid drug" as a U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved medication that treats pain without affecting opioid receptors.

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