Information Exchange for Prescription Monitoring Programs (Resolution 107-2-11)

May 26, 2011 10:11 AM Topics: Prescription monitoring program and Resolutions

Resolution No. 107-2-11
Title: Information Exchange for Prescription Monitoring Programs
Action: Pass

Whereas, the development and implementation of prescription monitoring programs (PMP) provide a valuable resource for state boards of pharmacy, state boards of medicine, pharmacists, prescribers, and law enforcement agencies to assist patients and manage the prescribing and use of controlled substances and other drugs of concern; and

Whereas, the operability of PMPs between states is critical; and

Whereas, NABP has assisted states and serves as a means to facilitate and manage communications and data exchange among the states for a variety of programs and resources;

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that state boards of pharmacy continue to support NABP developing and implementing a centralized interconnect hub to facilitate the interoperability and data sharing among state PMPs.

(Resolution passed at the NABP 107th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, TX)