Pharmacoepidemiology and drug safety
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Pharmacoepidemiol Drug Saf · Jul 2016
Characteristics of state prescription drug monitoring programs: a state-by-state survey.
Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) are state-based data collection systems recording controlled substance medications. Currently, 49 states have PDMPs. There are discrepancies in reporting patterns, infrastructure, and oversight between programs. We characterized aspects of each state's PDMP. ⋯ Characteristics of PDMPs are heterogeneous throughout the country. Standardizing data capture, availability, and reporting would improve their usefulness for providers. Copyright © 2016 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.