DoseSpot: PDMP → Overview & Funding
This article explains what PDMP is, how it works, and provides a breakdown of the funding by state.
In this Article:
- What is PDMP and why is it important?
- How does PDMP work?
- PDMP in DoseSpot
- How Does Funding of PDMP Work?
- PDMP Funding by State
What is PDMP and why is it important?
PDMP (Prescription Drug Monitoring Program) is an electronic state-by-state program that monitors mystery the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances.The program is designed to help healthcare providers and pharmacists monitor and manage the prescription of medications that have a high potential for abuse, such as opioids.
PDMP information is reported to, managed, and available via requested access on a state-by-state basis. PDMP information is used in the calculation of the NARX Score and PDMP Report for an individual patient.
The term NARX score is a relative scoring system of a person’s-controlled substance usage.
list_alt It is broken into 3 medication categories:
- Narcotic (Opioid)
- Sedative / Tranquilizer
- Stimulant
How does PDMP work?
PDMP operates through a series of steps designed to track and monitor the prescription of controlled substances:
When a pharmacy dispenses a controlled substance (e.g., opioids, benzodiazepines), it submits information about the prescription to the PDMP database.
The PDMP compiles this information into a centralized electronic database, which can be accessed by authorized healthcare providers and pharmacists.
Healthcare providers and pharmacists can query the PDMP to review a patient's prescription history before prescribing or dispensing controlled substances.
The information from the PDMP aids clinicians in making informed decisions about prescribing controlled substances. It helps them assess the risk of abuse, overdose, or diversion and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
PDMP in DoseSpot
When a valid user visits a patient details page in DoseSpot, we will automatically make a request for the patient's PDMP history. If the PDMP request is successful, the patient's Narx scores will display beneath their demographic information.
To access a report:
Head to your clients profile, from any screen click:
- (left menu)
- Click on the client name
- On the left menu, click
- Mobile users: click (top right) first
If a full report is available it will be shown here.
Under the Narx Scores section find the button (far right) shown here:
How Does Funding of PDMP Work?
PDMP funding is provided by each individual state offering the program.
Are fully funded by the individual state and provide access to reporting and NARX scores without the healthcare provider incurring an additional fee.
Provides access to PDMP reporting for a fee payments (not associated with TherapyAppointment) that is charged to the healthcare provider to view NARX scores.
PDMP Funding by State
DoseSpot has a breakdown by state for this included below.