What is a Pdmp query?

Prescription – The authorization by a MIPS eligible clinician to a pharmacist to dispense a drug that the pharmacist would not dispense to the patient without such authorization. PDMP – an electronic database that tracks prescriptions of controlled substances at the State level.

What does CURES stand for?

CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System) is a database of Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV and Schedule V controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in California serving the public health, regulatory oversight agencies, and law enforcement.

What is cure delegate?

Delegates are CURES 2.0 users who have the authority only to initiate PAR Requests for a “parent” prescriber or dispenser user. (No other functionality is accessible to the Delegate user.)

How do I get cure access?

For assistance with CURES 2.0 registration, access, or system use, contact the CURES helpdesk at [email protected] or (916) 210-3187.

Do all pharmacies use Pdmp?

Most states give PDMP access to pharmacists and prescribers, but some allow access to groups such as Medicaid programs, state medical examiners, law enforcement and regulatory boards for investigational purposes, and research organizations.

Is there a database for prescriptions?

A PDMP is a statewide electronic database that tracks all controlled substance prescriptions. Authorized users can access prescription data such as medications dispensed and doses.

Who can access CURES database?

Who has access to CURES information? As outlined in Health & Safety Code section 11165.1(a)(1)(A), prescribers authorized to prescribe, order, administer, furnish, or dispense Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances, and pharmacists, may access CURES data for patient care purposes.

What scheduled drugs must be logged through CURES?

Senate Bill 492 added provisions to California’s Health and Safety Code which requires a health practitioner to consult CURES in prescribing a Schedule II, III, of IV controlled substance for the first time and at least once every 4 months thereafter if the patient is still using the substance.

How do I reset my cure password?

CURES users are provided easy and prompt online assistance for password resets. Links to these services are on the CURES login page. Additionally, users may contact the CURES Help Desk at (916) 210-3187 or [email protected].

Is Pdmp mandatory?

Mandatory use of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) is a legal mandate by the state for prescribers (and, in some states, dispensers) to register with and/or use the state PDMP when prescribing (or dispensing) a Schedule II drug or other controlled drug.

Can a doctor see your prescription history?

Pharmacies and doctors are legally bound to safeguard your prescription records. So every year, ask for a free prescription history from one of the agencies; Exam One, Milliman IntelliScript, and the Medical Information Bureau.

Is Pdmp a cure?

California Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP), Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES)

When do you need to query the PDMP system?

Prescribers and pharmacists are required to query the PDMP system in certain circumstances, for example, when prescribing opioids or benzodiazepines. The PDMP system can influence clinical decisions in different ways.

How does the PDMP help the prescriber?

Fourth, the PDMP can notify providers about which prescriptions patients are filling. Fifth, the PDMP improves communication, trust and collaboration between the prescriber and the patient by facilitating dialogue about the patients medication history.

What kind of software is used for PDMP?

PMP AWAR X E™ PMP AWAR X E™ is the software platform that providers use to access the PDMP. NarxCare The NarxCare platform allows providers and dispensers to view patient health history and patient risk scores.

When to query state prescription drug monitoring programs?

VHA health care providers to query State Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) to support safe and effective prescribing of controlled substances. This Directive does not establish policy regarding the disclosure of information to state PDMPs except to the extent required to query. AUTHORITY: 38 U.S.C. §§ 7301(b),