The success of and data reliability of ANY data base, is first,
that it be used.
Florida physicians and other prescribers usage of FL’s PDMP (E-Forcse)
VOLUNTARY!
As a result, only 12% of prescribers are using the FL PDMP in the
The Pill Mill Capitol of the United States
We are petitioning YOU to help us save lives!
Senator Eleanor Sobel (D – District 33), Vice Chair of the FL Health Policies Committee, said she would sponsor a Bill for us making the usage of the PDMP, by physicians, mandatory for schedule II, III, and IV drugs.
http://www.flsenate.gov/senators/s33
The bill would include the interstate exchange and possibly Naloxone and decreasing the 7 day window for script data entry. We have recently spoken with her office and were told the bill is written, however Senator Sobel is having second thoughts regarding actually filing this bill.
We need all of you to call her office and tell her why Florida needs to strengthen the PDMP by mandating physician usage.
Things to say when you call and/or leave a message:
- The PDMP is ineffective if physicians are not using it and we will continue to lose lives.
- FL will continue to see unacceptable physician prescribed over dose rates.
- There is a federal push for the mandatory use of the PDMP federally via S.2839
- The AMA supports full funding and staffing for up-to-date, interoperable, at the point-of-care prescription drug monitoring programs that are integrated into a physician’s workflow. And the AMA has communicated its support for most elements of the Obama Administration’s Plan to Combat Prescription Drug Abuse and Diversion including a national PDMP with interstate exchange operating in real time.
- Federally, S.2839 Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act 2014, includes the mandate for usage of a PDMP with inter-state exchange operating in real time. US Senator Bill Nelson (FL-D) has cosponsored this bill. http://www.billnelson.senate.gov/
Call Senator Sobel
954-924-3693(Broward) or 850-487-5033(Tallahassee)
Email Senator Sobel:
Yale Olenick: [email protected]
Call/Email your Senator or Representative:
Senator: https://www.flsenate.gov
Representatives: http://www.myfloridahouse.gov/sections/representatives/myrepresentative.aspx
Thank you for helping us save lives during this CDC declared PHYSICIAN prescribed drug epidemic.
Heroin use is a public health emergency
that calls for legislative solutions
(8/10 heroin users started with a PHYSICIAN prescription drug)
The Washington Post – January 2, 2014
