| Literature DB >> 26378849 |
Corey S Davis1, Jill E Johnston1, Matthew W Pierce1.
Abstract
Prescription monitoring programs (PMPs), state-level databases that collect patient-specific prescription information at the time medications are dispensed, have been suggested as tools to address the overdose epidemic. We reviewed all laws in the United 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.Entities:
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 2015 PMID: 26378849 PMCID: PMC4605194 DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2015.302856
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Am J Public Health ISSN: 0090-0036 Impact factor: 9.308