ADMINISTRATION AND PRESCRIPTION OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES BEFORE AND DURING DEPLOYMENT.

SEC. 712. ADMINISTRATION AND PRESCRIPTION OF PSYCHOTROPIC MEDICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES BEFORE AND DURING DEPLOYMENT.(a) Report Required.—Not later than October 1, 2010, the Secretary of Defense shall submit to the congressional defense committees a report on the implementation of policy guidance dated November 7, 2006, regarding deployment-limiting psychiatric conditions and medications.(b) Policy Required.—Not later than October 1, 2010, the Secretary shall establish and implement a policy for the use of 123 STAT. 2380 psychotropic medications for deployed members of the Armed Forces. The policy shall, at a minimum, address the following:(1) The circumstances or diagnosed conditions for which such medications may be administered or prescribed.(2) The medical personnel who may administer or prescribe such medications.(3) The method in which the administration or prescription of such medications will be documented in the medical records of members of the Armed Forces.(4) The exam, treatment, or other care that is required following the administration or prescription of such medications.