How is the PDMP being funded?
The statute authorizing the PMDP specifically does not allow the use of state appropriations for establishing the PMDP. It did authorize the establishment of a non-profit organization, which was incorporated as The Florida PDMP Foundation, Inc., to conduct fund-raising for the program. In addition, federal grants and non-state grants have and will be applied for to fund the program. The Florida PDMP Foundation, Inc is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization that independently raises funding for the establishment and operation of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PMDP). It is authorized by Florida Statute 893.055. The first year of set-up and operation then continuing operating requirements will require approximately $1,000,000. They will use that as their goal for fund-raising from donors of private monies.
