36-2602. Controlled substances prescription
monitoring program; contracts; retention and maintenance of
records
A. The board shall adopt rules to establish a controlled substances prescription
monitoring program. The program shall:
1. Include a computerized central database tracking system to track the
prescribing, dispensing and consumption of schedule II, III and IV controlled substances
that are dispensed by a medical practitioner or by a pharmacy that holds a valid license
or permit issued pursuant to title 32. The tracking system shall not interfere with the
legal use of a controlled substance for the management of severe or intractable pain.
2. Assist law enforcement to identify illegal activity related to the prescribing,
dispensing and consumption of schedule II, III and IV controlled substances.
3. Provide information to patients, medical practitioners and pharmacists to help
avoid the inappropriate use of schedule II, III and IV controlled substances.
4. Be designed to minimize inconvenience to patients, prescribing medical
practitioners and pharmacies while effectuating the collection and storage of
information.
B. The board may enter into private or public contracts, including
intergovernmental agreements pursuant to title 11, chapter 7, article 3, to ensure the
effective operation of the program. Each contractor must comply with the confidentiality
requirements prescribed in this article and is subject to the criminal penalties
prescribed in section 36-2610.
C. The board shall maintain medical records information in the program pursuant to
the standards prescribed in section 12-2297.
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