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MO SB63
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes Missouri's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) under the Department of Health and Senior Services to track dispensing of Schedule II, III, and IV controlled substances by licensed prescribers and dispensers
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Requires dispensers to electronically submit prescription data within seven days, including patient identification, drug dispensed, prescriber information, and quantity; pain management specialists prescribing Schedule II substances must also report prescriptions
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Restricts PDMP database access to specific entities including licensing boards investigating complaints, law enforcement with court orders, medical examiners, and MO HealthNet; dispensers and prescribers cannot directly access the database but receive automated concern notifications
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Prescription information must be retained for maximum 180 days (effective August 28, 2017), all data must be encrypted, and information cannot be entered into the national prescription drug monitoring database
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Creates criminal penalties including Class A misdemeanor for failing to submit required reports and Class D/E felony for unlawful access or disclosure, plus civil damages of $25,000 for victims of improper disclosure; provisions expire August 28, 2020
Legislative Description
Establishes the Narcotics Control Act
Last Action
H Calendar S Bills for Third Reading w/HCS
5/15/2015