SB3920 Summary

• Expands the Prescription Monitoring Program to track all prescription medications rather than only Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances.

• Requires dispensers to transmit diagnosis codes (ICD-10) to the central repository and removes the requirement to transmit the date controlled substances are dispensed.

• Allows the Department to release prescription record information to persons who medically coordinate, direct, supervise, or establish procedures for prescribers or dispensers if the disclosure excludes patient personally identifiable information.

• Removes outdated data transmission methods (computer diskettes, magnetic tape, pharmacy claim forms) from reporting requirements, streamlining electronic reporting standards.

• Maintains existing confidentiality protections and exempts licensed veterinarians from reporting requirements while requiring them to report suspected fraudulent controlled substance acquisition to law enforcement.