What are the benefits of having a PDMP?
The overview provided by NAMSDL clearly identifies the benefits of a PDMP: as a tool used by states to address prescription drug abuse, addiction and diversion, it may serve several purposes such as: a. support access to legitimate medical use of controlled substances, b. identify and deter or prevent drug abuse and diversion, c. facilitate and encourage the identification, intervention with and treatment of persons addicted to prescription drugs, d. inform public health initiatives through outlining of use and abuse trends, and e. educate individuals about PDMPs and the use, abuse and diversion of and addiction to prescription drugs.
The overview provided by NAMSDL clearly identifies the benefits of a PDMP: as a tool used by states to address prescription drug abuse, addiction and diversion, it may serve several purposes such as: • support access to legitimate medical use of controlled substances, • identify and deter or prevent drug abuse and diversion, • facilitate and encourage the identification, intervention with and treatment of persons addicted to prescription drugs, • inform public health initiatives through outlining of use and abuse trends, and • educate individuals about PDMPs and the use, abuse and diversion of and addiction to prescription drugs.
