Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

This page includes essential information and updates related to Prescription Monitoring Programs (PMPs) across the country. You can also stay up to date with the latest news and announcements, discover state PMP spotlights, and find helpful PMP resources including NASCSA’s 2024 Model PMP Act. For important updates directly from state administrators, use the contact form to sign up and stay informed.

State Controlled Substance and PMP Database

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMP) / Prescription Monitoring Programs (PMP) are jurisdictionally operated electronic databases which, collect, maintain, and disseminate controlled substance prescription information specific to each jurisdiction’s laws and regulations. PDMP / PMPs are critical decision support tools that state officials, healthcare professionals, and law enforcement officers use to address prescription dug abuse, misuse, and diversion. PDMP and PMP are used interchangeably throughout this website as well as others.

Access state specific PMP information by clicking on any state or U.S. territory below. Available information includes PMP and controlled substance contact information, as well as PMP profiles. You may also access the data for all states in the table below. The database contains the most current information that is available to us. 

PMP State Data Summary Table

PMP News and Announcements

Stay informed with the latest announcements and developments related to Prescription Monitoring Programs (PMPs). Here, you’ll find articles and updates covering important changes, industry news, and insights to help you stay current on PMP-related topics.

PMP Spotlights

This section features recent PMP press releases. The intent is to highlight a few programs at a time and is not meant to be a comprehensive list of all the PMPs in the news. If you would like to suggest a particular state / jurisdiction’s recent PMP press release, please contact us.

Delaware
  • 6/24/20: The Delaware Office of Controlled Substances (OCS) is pleased to announce a partnership with Appriss Health to provide interoperability services for all prescribers and pharmacists in Delaware. This service will enable providers to quickly and efficiently access PMP Aware and Narxcare data within their EHR, EMR, or pharmacy dispensing software through the PDMP Gateway® while minimizing interruptions to workflow and patient care. The project is funded by a grant from the Centers for Disease Control awarded to the Delaware Division of Public Health. Click here to read the press release.
Illinois
  • 8/23/21: Amid rising opioid overdose rates, State Senator Mattie Hunter (D-Chicago) proposes a new law to increase regulations for the prescription monitoring program (PMP). Senate Bill 1842 allows the PMP to send automatic reports to prescribers and dispensers when medication shopping is detected from five identifications of a prescriber or pharmacy in a six month period. Click here to read the press release.
Missouri
  • 6/7/21: Governor Parson signs SB 63: Creating Statewide Prescription Drug Monitoring Program in Missouri. Click here to read the press release.
  • 10/20/20: Saint Louis County PDMP Enables Additional Enhancements for Heathcare Providers. The PDMP monitors the prescribing and dispensing of schedule II-IV controlled substances to assist in the identification and prevention of prescription drug misuse. The goals of this program are to improve controlled substance prescribing, inform clinical practice, and reduce medication misuse and overdose. The system sends Clinical Alerts to assist healthcare providers in identifying patients potentially at risk for overdose or addiction (substance use disorders). Click here to read the press release.
New Jersey
  • 8/31/20: The New Jersey Prescription Monitoring Program (NJPMP), in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Human Services, announces $1.2 Million in funding obtained from the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment for Patients and Communities Act (SUPPORT Act) to implement NJPMP integration with electronic health records and pharmacy management systems across the state. Click here to read the press release.

Stay in the Loop on PMP Updates!

Sign up to receive direct communication from state administrators regarding important updates to Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) requirements. By joining this list, you’ll ensure that your company or organization stays informed about critical changes, helping you remain compliant and ahead of the curve. 

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