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Overdose epidemic, prescription monitoring programs, and public health: A review of state laws

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  • Davis, C.S.
  • Johnston, J.E.
  • Pierce, M.W.

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Prescription monitoring programs (PMPs), state-level databases that collect patientspecific prescription information at the time medications are dispensed, have been suggested as tools to address the overdose epidemic.We reviewed all lawsintheUnited States (n =25) that articulated the purposes PMPs are intended to serve. Attributes related to reducing abuse, misuse, and diversion of prescription medications appeared most commonly. Only 5 purpose statements mentioned the promotion of public health as goals of the PMP, and only 3 listed improving health care. None listed overdose prevention as a goal of the PMP.

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  • Davis, C.S. & Johnston, J.E. & Pierce, M.W., 2015. "Overdose epidemic, prescription monitoring programs, and public health: A review of state laws," American Journal of Public Health, American Public Health Association, vol. 105(11), pages 9-11.
    • Handle: RePEc:aph:ajpbhl:10.2105/ajph.2015.302856_4
    DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302856
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