The Value Of A Prescription Drug Monitoring Program For Physicians:
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The abuse of prescription drugs is a serious public health, safety and economic problem. The rate of opioid deaths in Missouri are almost double that of other states. The longer a patient remains on these medications the higher the probability for abuse, and the more inclined the patient is to turn to illicit drugs such as heroine. While the Governor’s executive order was a start, it doesn’t go far enough as it does not have patient history. A local PDMP and the Governor’s program can actually work together, because they are different.
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