PMP Requirements in New York State: A Guide for Healthcare Practitioners

As a healthcare practitioner, it's essential to understand the requirements for the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) in New York State. The PMP is a database that tracks prescriptions of controlled substances and aims to reduce the misuse and abuse of these medications.

Credit Commensurate with Participation

Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in this activity. This Internet Enduring Material activity has been designated by the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)TM.

Duty to Consult the PMP

Effective August 27, 2013, healthcare practitioners in New York State are required to consult the PMP prior to prescribing or dispensing any controlled substance listed on Schedule II, III, or IV. This is a crucial step in ensuring patient safety and preventing medication misuse.

Benefits of Using the PMP

Healthcare practitioners can use the PMP to:

* Better evaluate patients' treatment with controlled substances

* Identify potential drug abuse or diversion

* Make informed decisions about prescribing controlled medications

Prescribing Controlled Substances Across State Lines

If a healthcare practitioner prescribes an oral prescription to a pharmacy in another state, they must comply with New York law regarding the prescription of controlled substances. This means that even if the prescription is to be filled in another state, the practitioner must follow New York rules and regulations.

Accreditation and Credit

This knowledge-based activity has been assigned ACPE# 0044-9-H04-P and will award 1 contact hour (0.1 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy education credit. The University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education.

Post-Trial Activity

Credit will be uploaded to the CPE Monitor to those who complete all components of this activity and achieve a successful score of 70% or greater on the post-test. We encourage healthcare practitioners to participate in this activity to improve their understanding of PMP requirements in New York State and to enhance patient care.

In conclusion, it's essential for healthcare practitioners to understand the PMP requirements in New York State to ensure safe and effective treatment of patients with controlled substances. By consulting the PMP prior to prescribing or dispensing these medications, healthcare providers can reduce the risk of medication misuse and abuse.

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