§7261. Purpose - Article 1
The purpose of the interstate prescription monitoring program compact, referred to in this chapter as "the compact," is to provide a mechanism for state prescription monitoring programs to securely share prescription data to improve public health and safety. The compact is intended to:
[PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]
1.
Enhance state prescription monitoring programs.
Enhance the ability of state prescription monitoring programs, in accordance with state laws, to provide an efficient and comprehensive tool for:
A.
Practitioners to monitor patients and support treatment decisions;
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B.
Law enforcement officials to conduct diversion investigations when authorized by state law;
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C.
Regulatory agencies to conduct investigations or other appropriate reviews when authorized by state law; and
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D.
Other uses of prescription drug data authorized by state law for purposes of curtailing illegal substance use and diversion; and
[PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).]
[PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).]
2.
Provide technology infrastructure.
Provide a technology infrastructure to facilitate secure data transmission.
[PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 2011, c. 217, §1 (NEW). PL 2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88 (AMD).