PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM

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1 State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection PRESCRIPTION MONITORING PROGRAM CONNECTICUT S OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS

2 Prescription Monitoring Program Prescribers & Pharmacists: How to Access & Use the CPMRS Acquired the services of a marketing firm Developed brochures, quick reference card, newsletter, posters and print ads Mailing to all prescribers and pharmacists in the state

3 Educational Materials Year 1 Prescribers and Pharmacists PMP Website:

4 Prescription Monitoring Program PMP Logo: Development of a statewide identifiable program logo General Public - Brochures: Prescription Drug Abuse Safe Storage and Disposal of Over-The- Counter (OTC) and Prescription Medication Medication Safety

5 Prescription Monitoring Program PMP Logo:

6 Educational Materials Year 1 Prescribers and Pharmacists PMP Website:

7 Educational Materials Year 1 General Public Brochures PMP Website:

8 Prescription Monitoring Program General Public, Year 2: Lock Your Meds/Safe Storage and Disposal of OTC and Prescription Drugs TV/Radio PSAs Brochures Posters

9 Educational Materials Year 2 General Public PSAs PMP Website:

10 Educational Materials Year 2 General Public PSAs 30 Second MD 60 Second MD Parent Spot PMP Website:

11 Educational Materials Year 2 General Public Brochures & Posters PMP Website:

12 Educational Materials Year 2 Prescriber & Pharmacists PMP Website:

13 Prescription Monitoring Program Outreach/Educational Activities: Year : General Public Lock Your Meds/Safe Storage and Disposal Prescribers and Pharmacists

14 Educational Materials Year 2 Prescriber & Pharmacists Based on CMS Requirements: Copy resistant background. "Void" appears when photocopied. Tamper resistant ink shows attempts to chemically alter script. Each order has individual numeric identifier. Security features box on reverse details security features. Thermo chromic Rx disappears when rubbed or heated. PMP Website:

15 Where the numbers are in CT CT- 22,500 C/S Prescribers The breakdown: Year Schedule Total # Dispensed Data with Identifiable Prescribers Total # of Identifiable Prescribers* Prescribers Writing 1-12 Prescriptions Prescriptions Prescriptions 501 & Above Prescriptions ,435,390 1,172,188 9,002 3,248 2,504 2, ,205,380 1,005,567 9,279 3,621 2,553 2, ,341,555 1,935,659 9,962 4,069 2,599 2,656 1, , ,516 5,710 3,026 1, Total # Dispensed (controlled substances): 5,242,437 * Excludes the total number of prescriber or medical resident using hospital DEA #

16 What does it mean? Prescribers: Don t expend all your efforts and assets for 100% You still have to educate them as to why they should be using the system.

17 Where do we go from here? CT proposal to the Federal Government. Nation Wide Contract Piggy Back MOAs between states The dire financial problems with the PMP s must identify a cost savings fraud One case (HHS): + $350,000 Pharmacy Audits- shortages and overages

18 PMP Partners DOJ, HHS, NASCA U.S. Department of Health and Human Services U.S. Department of Inspector General U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency CT Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services CT Department of Public Health CT Department of Social Services Yale University UCONN Health Center UCONN School of Pharmacy CT Poison Control

19 PMP Partners Connecticut Association of Community Pharmacies Connecticut Pain Initiative Connecticut Pain Care Pharma Lower Fairfield County Regional Action Council Advanced Practice Registered Nurse Society Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Purdue Connecticut Pharmacy Association Connecticut Dental Association Connecticut Medical Society

20 Prescription Drug Abuse Education PMP Drug Destructions Medicine Patient Rx Government

21 Prescription Drug Abuse Education PMP Drug Destructions Patient Medicine Rx Government

22 QUESTIONS?