WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24, 2018

NORTH CAROLINA CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE REPORTING SYSTEM IS NOW CONNECTED TO PMP INTERCONNECT.  The North Carolina CSRS is now connected to PMP Interconnect (http://www.ncnn.com/edit-news/10195-more-money-going-to-fight-opioids-), which is a program developed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy that allows data sharing among states’ prescription monitoring programs.  This enhancement provides a significant new resource for pharmacists exercising their professional judgment when dispensing controlled substances.  NC DHHS staff advise that pharmacists may access data from other states by selecting the “Multiple State Query” link on the left side of the CSRS query page.  A menu of available states will appear in a “Disclosing States” field.  Some states (including Virginia) are already accessible.  Other states will be added in the near future.  Pharmacists with questions about the data sharing features are encouraged to contact Alex Asbun of DHHS’ Drug Control Unit, who directly administers the CSRS:  alex.asbun@dhhs.nc.gov; (919) 733-1765