Virginia
Prescription Monitoring Program
Prescribers
In many states with existing prescription monitoring programs, prescribers are the primary users of the information in the database. The program should be used as a tool in determining whether an existing patient or a new patient may be obtaining the same or similar drugs from other prescribers. This information may help if there is a concern by the prescriber that a patient may be seeking prescription drugs for other than legitimate purposes.
As of May 13th, 2009, prescribers are no longer required to obtain individual written consent from their patients to receive a PMP Report. A written notice in a public area of your office staring that your practice may utilize the PMP program to obtain patient histories is sufficient. If you prefer, you may continue to obtain individual written consent for each patient.
The Presciber request form can be found here.
Fax number: 804-527-4470.
The mailing address:
Prescription Monitoring Program
Department of Health Professions
Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
Requests for information will not be accepted by phone or by email.
Results cannot be provided by phone or email, but will faxed or mailed to the requestor.
In most cases, requests will be processed the same day received.
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