PDMP

Physicians who are lawfully authorized to prescribe in Pennsylvania are required to register in the state’s prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP). Steps you’ll need to comply with the law include:

Step 1: Register for the PDMP by visiting the Department of Health's PDMP website

Step 2: Become familiar with the law by reading PAMED's Quick Consult series:

Step 3: Earn CME by taking Sessions 4 and 5 of PAMED's Opioids CME series, which deepens your knowledge of the PDMP.

Nov 30, 2018, 09:00 AM
Here Are the Current PA PDMP Querying Requirements for Prescribers
Here's a quick overview of Pennsylvania's PDMP querying requirements for prescribers.
Nov 29, 2018, 09:00 AM
What’s on the Horizon for Pennsylvania’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program?
Find out how have prescribing patterns changed since the PDMP launched and what's next for the PDMP.
Dec 14, 2017, 19:17 PM
How to Use the PA PDMP to Search for Patients in Other States
Pa. PDMP users can search for patients across state lines in 17 other states and Washington, D.C.
Dec 7, 2017, 12:09 PM
Pa. Prescribers’ Responsibilities When Querying PDMP Across State Lines
Ever since the Pa. PDMP began offering interstate data sharing, PAMED members have been asking what responsibility prescribers have when accessing out-of-state systems that do not allow delegates to access those systems.
Oct 17, 2017, 12:08 PM
How to Integrate Your EHR with the Pa. Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
Pennsylvania is moving forward with plans to integrate the Pa. PDMP with electronic health records and pharmacy systems, with the goal of providing PDMP users with seamless access to prescription history.
Sep 27, 2017, 12:08 PM
PDMP Crosswalks by State
Now that the Pennsylvania Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) shares data with 11 other states and D.C., see some of the different rules from the states that border the commonwealth.
Jan 4, 2017, 18:33 PM
How Often Are You Required to Change Your PA PDMP Password?
Physicians and others who are registered with Pennsylvania's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program are currently required to change their password every three months.
Dec 15, 2016, 19:22 PM
Pennsylvania's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program - For Physicians
Pennsylvania physicians who are licensed, registered, or otherwise lawfully authorized to prescribe controlled substances, other drug or device in the course of professional practice or research in Pennsylvania are required to register in the state's prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP).
May 11, 2016, 19:18 PM
Verification Requirement for Pa. Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Users
Pennsylvania's Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Office has updated its verification requirements for PDMP users.