Pennsylvania launches redesigned patient prescription database to fight opioid addiction

Healthcare IT News: In response to the growing opioid epidemic in the state, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced the launch of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program this week. State officials hope it will help to spot patients battling addiction and allow for intervention.

Prescribers and dispensers can both query and report information from PDMP, regarding the number of opioids prescribed and to whom. In doing so, officials hope to address drug abuse and provide better care for patients.

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