Moving forward, NY DOH will update the current PMP in an attempt to increase participation, however, compliance with I-STOP is not being delayed pending that update to the PMP. In fact, only 3,600 prescribers have ever accessed the PMP to obtain patient information. Unknown to most physicians, the New York Department of Health (NYDOH) already maintains an on-line database accessible to the 49,000 DEA-licensed practitioners throughout New York known as the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP). (Click here to view the report of Attorney General Eric Schneiderman) ![]() In addition, pharmacists, who did not previously have access to the registry, as a result of I-STOP will have access to the registry in order to review the controlled substance history of an individual for whom one or more prescriptions for controlled substances are presented to the pharmacist. ![]() The Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing Act, (I-STOP), establishes an on-line, real-time, controlled substance reporting system that requires prescribers (including physicians) to consult the prescription monitoring registry prior to prescribing or dispensing Schedule II, III or IV Controlled Substances. ![]() Cuomo and Attorney General Schneiderman) every physician throughout New York should take immediate note of their prescribing protocols and begin whatever process is necessary to comply with the law and maintain that compliance without fail or exception. Given that electronic prescribing will be mandatory for all physicians as of March 27, 2016, coupled with the incredible magnitude of this issue (termed an epidemic by Gov.
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