Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-79.17

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, May 29, 2024

Rule 441-79.17 - Requirements for prescribing controlled substances

(1)Review of Iowa prescription monitoring program database. A prescribing practitioner, as defined in Iowa Code section 124.550, or the prescribing practitioner's designated agent, shall review patient information in the Iowa prescription monitoring program (PMP) database prior to issuing a prescription for a controlled substance as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1396w-3a, inclusive of Schedules II, III and IV, unless the patient is receiving inpatient hospice care or long-term residential facility care. Review shall be conducted in accordance with all requirements under the prescribing practitioner's specific professional licensing authority.

(2)Documentation. The prescribing practitioner shall include documentation in the patient file to demonstrate compliance with subrule 79.17(1). Subject to the requirements under Iowa Code chapter 124, subchapter VI, if the prescribing practitioner is not able to conduct a review of the PMP database despite a good-faith effort, the prescribing practitioner must document in the patient file such good-faith effort, including the reasons why the prescribing practitioner was not able to conduct the review. The prescribing practitioner shall submit such documentation to the Iowa Medicaid program upon request.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code chapters 124 and 249A.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 441-79.17

Rescinded ARC 1056C, IAB 10/2/2013, effective 11/6/2013.

Adopted by IAB September 8, 2021/Volume XLIV, Number 5, effective 10/1/2021