Putting the Evaluation Findings to Work

Prepare

Identify the goals of the PDMP
Develop system use and protocols to ensure the quality of the data submitted to the PDMP
Develop system use and data protocols for the PDMP to protect confidentiality
Develop ongoing training on the use of the PDMP system for prescribers, dispensers, and investigators
Advertise the PDMP to increase awareness and use of the system
Develop systems to identify suspected cases of abuse and diversion or inappropriate prescribing and dispensing.

Improve reliability and timeliness of data by implementing an ongoing training effort related to these issues
Promote the use of the system by prescribers, dispensers, and investigators
Reduce the time between requesting and receiving data by designing and utilizing standardized queries and reports
Create PDMP users focus groups
Create an inter-state working group to facilitate the efficient identification of drugs being diverted and abused
Analyze database regularly to identify suspected cases of abuse and diversion

Collect data on the number of schedule II-V prescriptions
Monitor use of the PDMP for investigations
Collect data on prescription drug-related deaths
Collect prescription drug-related arrest data
Collect data on prescribers and dispensers sanctioned for improperly dispensing schedule II -V drugs
Collect data to assess the degree to which the PDMP is implemented according to plans
Document other events/factors that could be responsible for any observed changes that might be attributed to the implementation of the PDMP

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