Florida’s New Prescription Drug Database Goes Into Effect

Florida’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, meant to stop unauthorized use of prescription painkillers, goes into effect on Sept. 1, according to a St. Petersburg Times report.

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Under the program, pharmacies will have to gather detailed information about who is prescribing certain medications and who is receiving them and report the information to the state.

 

A state anti-pill mill crackdown, passed earlier this year, activated the program, which was originally authorized two years ago.

 

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