Introduction to the Prescription Monitoring Program Compact

Monday, Dec.6 | 2-5 p.m.

More than 40 states currently have prescription monitoring programs aimed at reducing the growing epidemic of prescription drug abuse. While these programs are a significant accomplishment in the fight against prescription drug abuse, states still are largely unable to share information about prescription drug data on an interstate level. To that end, CSG, through the National Center for Interstate Compacts, is leading an effort to design an interstate compact to increase uniformity and information sharing among state prescription drug monitoring programs. Join the half-day meeting that will provide state policymakers their first opportunity to review the compact in detail. Sessions will focus on the use and practicality of interstate compacts, the escalating problem of prescription drug abuse and the specific features of the Prescription Monitoring Program Compact.