■ A I AW WHICH WAS CLAIMED TO 1IAVI-: BEEN DESIGNED TO ALLOW CIIIRO-I'RACTORS Till: ABILITY TO KILL THF. VOID OF PRIMARY CaRK. PHYSICIANS IN THE STATE OF NEW MEXICO FAILED IN THE NEW Ml-XICO SENATE BY several votes, after having passed the state house. The passion that many D.C.'s demonstrated in a debate that has been just under the surface within various chiropractic circles for decades seems to have come to a head. The "limited formulary" which chiropractors were seeking the right to be able to prescribe, after having passed examinations as well as further training, included such things as muscle relaxers, anti-inflammatories, and other internal and topical substances. Opponents of the bill, many of which originated from within the chiropractic profession, claim that chiropractors have no business prescribing medications, as chiropractic, from its inception, has differentiated itself by being a drugless profession. Supporters of the bill point out that even those that prescribe things such as vitamins, fatty acids, or herbs, may one day fall under the regulatory authority as prescription medications, and that the purpose of the bill is to help with the current shortage ofPrimary Care Physicians. Additionally, supporters claim that the measure would reduce the use of prseription medication overall.
