Policies, Regulations and Laws

Use this section to enter information regarding the existence of policies, regulations, and laws related to prescribing or dispensing opioids in your state, tribal area, or jurisdiction. Once you complete this section, you will only update it if there are any revisions or additional changes related to your policies, regulations, or laws.

Policies, Regulations and Laws

Required universal prescriber registration with the PDMP
Doctors can assign authorized delegates to access the PDMP
Requirements for prescribers to query PDMP before prescribing opioids in certain conditions (e.g., for more than short-term use)
Pharmacists have a set time frame for uploading opioid dispensing data
PDMP patient records and electronic health records are linked in at least one large health care system
PDMP records are linked with vital records (e.g., deaths)
PDMP data can be used for public health surveillance, prevention, and research
PDMP produces regular reports that summarize key state or regional statistics of interest
PDMP produces unsolicited reports
If yes, reports are for which groups? (Choose all that apply.)
Interstate agreements to share PDMP data
Requirements for prescribers to receive training on safe opioid prescribing
Limit to dose of opioid prescription (e.g., 90 MME/day) without special approval
Limit to the duration of opioid prescription for noncancer patients without special approval
Requirements that pain clinics must be regularly certified by the state medical board
Requirements that pain clinics must be owned and operated by a licensed physician