| Literature DB >> 23180357 |
Hallam Gugelmann1, Jeanmarie Perrone, Lewis Nelson.
Abstract
Prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) are state-based registries of prescriptions for specific controlled substances. This overview will describe the history and funding of these databases, address those characteristics thought to be of greatest utility for PDMPs and review current literature regarding PDMP effectiveness and their potential limitations. Although more extensive research on PDMP outcomes is needed, these databases are an essential component in ongoing efforts to establish safe and compassionate prescription opioid stewardship.Entities:
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Year: 2012 PMID: 23180357 PMCID: PMC3550255 DOI: 10.1007/s13181-012-0273-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Med Toxicol ISSN: 1556-9039