PDMP

Question 1

What are PDMPs?

Answer 1

Implemented on the state level to combat diversion of CSs

Question 2

What are instances that PDMPs are not necessary?

Answer 2

Inpatient at the hospital
Wholesale dispensed
Veterinarians

Question 3

Does NC require pharmacists to check the PDMP before dispensing a prescription for a CS?

Answer 3

Yes, in some instances

Question 4

What are the benefits of PDMPs?

Answer 4

Provide abuse trends in the state
Support the legitimate medical use of CSs
Identify and prevent diversion of prescribed CS
Reduce morbidity and mortality from unintentional ODs
Reduce the costs associated with the use misuse and abuse of CSs
Assist clinicians in identifying and referring for the treatment patients misusing CSs

Question 5

What are limitations of PDMPs?

Answer 5

Not all states have shared systems
Fake patients with fake prescriptions paying cash
Time consuming and not integrated in pharmacy software
Cannot write notes in the system for other users to see
Time lag for uploading prescription information into the system

Question 6

How many states participate in NABP PMP InterConnect?

Answer 6

45 states including NC