Source: http://bsd.dli.mt.gov/license/bsd_boards/pha_board/mpdr/MPDR_info.asp
Timestamp: 2014-03-09 14:12:42
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Re-open your browser and access the MPDR at www.mdpr.mt.gov. These steps should resolve the issue. Ask your technical team for assistance if you don’t know how to perform any of the above steps. You can also call the MPDR’s technical team at 406-449-3468, Option 0.
UPCOMING EVENT – Missoula Forum for Children & Youth, April 16, 2014. Presented by an alliance of prevention coalitions, agencies and individuals, this summit includes two sessions discussing prescription drug abuse issues. Look for the MPDR’s display table at the event. For more information or to register to attend, go to http://missoulaforum.org. REGISTRY LINKS:
The following individuals can apply for online access to the MPDR by submitting a form to the MPDR office:
What is the MPDR? According to the Montana Patient Safety Act (§37-7-15, MCA), the purpose of the Montana Prescription Drug Registry (MPDR) is to improve patient safety. The MPDR is an online service that offers prescribers and dispensers the ability to search their patients’ medical history for controlled substance prescriptions. Medical providers can use the MPDR to enhance the quality of care they provide to their patients and, therefore, increase the level of patient safety when controlled substances are part of the treatment plan. Why should I take time out of my busy schedule to use the MPDR? The MPDR is a powerful tool for health care providers (§37-7-15, MCA). By searching your patients’ prescription history, you will be able to review their prescription use patterns and confirm their medication history of controlled substances. In addition, emergency health care providers will be able to identify controlled substances that may have been ingested by an unresponsive patient. The information in the MPDR can empower you to make better treatment plans and, potentially, deter diversion of controlled substances for illegal use. In addition, by searching “My Prescribing History” you can examine all prescriptions that were dispensed under your DEA number, enabling you to identify any fraudulent use of your DEA registration. Where does the MPDR's prescription information come from? All pharmacies holding an active Montana license, with the exception of Wholesale Drug Distributors, are required to report weekly to the MPDR. They must submit detailed information on all Schedule II – V drugs distributed to Montana residents during the previous week (§37-7-1503 MCA). What data is stored in the MPDR? Pharmacies send us the detailed information they are required to collect for all controlled substance prescriptions they dispense. This includes information that identifies the patient and the prescriber; the pharmacy; the drug strength and dosage; refill information; and how the patient paid for their prescription.
The MPDR enforces very strict limitations, as defined by law, about who can access the information and what they can do with it (§37-7-1506 MCA). The following Montana-licensed health care providers can access the online MPDR service: Physicians, Dentists, Naturopathic Physicians, Optometrists, Pharmacists, Physician Assistants, Podiatrists and APRNs with a Prescriptive Authority endorsement. Authorized representatives of Medicare, Medicaid, Tribal Health, Indian Health Services and Veterans Affairs may also access the online MPDR service. In addition, law enforcement officers may subpoena information related to an active investigation, and Licensing Board investigators may request information related to an open complaint against a licensee. There are criminal and administrative penalties for inappropriate use of the MPDR (§37-7-1513 MCA).
How is the MPDR funded? The MPDR’s startup costs were funded through Grant No. 11-X01-91107 awarded by the Montana Board of Crime Control (MBCC) through the Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). As of October 1, 2013, the MPDR was awarded a second grant from the same source, which will fund future enhancements to our online services. Additional funding for maintenance and monitoring will come from a controlled substance fee which will be paid by health care professionals who prescribe or dispense controlled substances (§37-7-1511 MCA). The MPDR began collecting these annual fees in 2013.
More information about prescription drug abuse: SAMSHA: Results from the 2012 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (September, 2013)
ADDITIONAL PROVIDER AND PATIENT RESOURCES
Safe Prescribing for Pain: 1.25 CME/CE Available
Managing Pain Patients Who Abuse Rx Drugs: 1.75 CME/CE Available
DoctorsSafeguard.com: this website offers numerous related podcasts.
The Medicine Abuse Project: Information and Resources for Families, Communities, Healthcare Providers and Law Enforcement Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit (provided by SAMHSA):
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