Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program

Press Release

Virginia is among 13 states to join the fight against drug diversion and illegal use of prescription pain medication through increased online technology. The implementation of this technology comes at a time when prescription drug abuse is the fastest growing drug problem in the United States. Read the press release.

PMPInterConnect Map

The PMP Data Center

The PMP Data Center is now available with 24/7 access and auto-response capabilities for prescribers and pharmacists.

If you are a prescriber or pharmacist and have not registered to use the program please do so today by clicking on “Access the PMP Data Center” . Click on "Not a user? Register to become a user", Fill out the form and click the SUBMIT button. Print the form out, sign and date it, and fax to 804-527-4470.

Once your registration request is verified and approved you will receive information about how to use the program.

Access the PMP Data Center.

Pain Management Course offering

The Virginia Department of Health Professions has partnered with the VCU School of Medicine in the development of VCU Pain Management: An Online Curriculum. This curriculum emphasizes the assessment and management of pain through a case-based format with evidence-based content, tables, tools, and practice resources. Seven modules cover topics from assessment, treatment including opioid management, legal issues, and specific concerns for pain management in Virginia. A module on Pediatric Pain Management was added in 2010.

Registration is free. If accepted by your specific board, you may claim up to 6.5 hours of CE credit. Click here to register for the course. There are also numerous tools, tables and other resources available for providers at www.paineducation.vcu.edu.
Questions and comments can be directed to Leanne M. Yanni, MD, Creator and Editor, at Leanne_yanni@bshsi.org.