NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Article 39
Players’ Rights To Medical Care and Treatment

Section 20(a)(i)
Prescription Medication and Pain Management Program

(a)(i)

The Parties agree to establish a Joint Pain Management Committee (the “Joint Pain Management Committee”) to provide guidance and establish uniform standards addressing club practices and policies regarding pain management and use of prescription medication by NFL players, including the administration of certain federally scheduled drugs. The Joint Pain Management Committee shall consist of the NFLPA Medical Director and the NFL Chief Medical Officer. In addition, the NFL and NFLPA shall each appoint one additional voting member to the Joint Pain Management Committee, who shall be knowledgeable and experienced in fields relevant to pain management for professional athletes. The Joint Pain Management Committee shall meet in person at least two (2) times per year.