Section 7261 - Purpose - Article 1The 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: [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; [2011, c. 217, §1(NEW).]B. Law enforcement officials to conduct diversion investigations when authorized by state law; [2011, c. 217, §1(NEW).]C. Regulatory agencies to conduct investigations or other appropriate reviews when authorized by state law; and [2011, c. 217, §1(NEW).]D. Other uses of prescription drug data authorized by state law for purposes of curtailing illegal substance use and diversion; and [2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88(AMD).] [2017, c. 407, Pt. A, §88(AMD).]
2.Provide technology infrastructure. Provide a technology infrastructure to facilitate secure data transmission. [2011, c. 217, §1(NEW).]
Amended by 2018, c. 407,§ A-88, eff. 8/1/2018.Added by 2011, c. 217,§ 1, eff. 9/28/2011.