The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (BNE) is taking important steps to improve practitioner utilization of the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Registry. This essential public health tool plays a vital role in saving lives, improving patient care, and keeping New York State communities healthy.
Legal Requirement:
In New York State, providers are required by law to consult the PMP Registry before writing a prescription for a controlled substance, with a limited number of exceptions. *
In January 2024, the NYSDOH BNE distributed a survey to identify barriers to checking the PMP Registry and opportunities for improvement of provider compliance with New York State law. Based on responses to this survey, educational materials were developed to bridge gaps in knowledge around PMP Registry use.
To refresh your knowledge on the PMP Registry, please follow this link to view the first of such materials:
New York State Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) Registry: Legal Duty to Consult.
* 10NYCRR Part 80 Section 80.63(2)
