Texas Laws

Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs: Critical Elements of Effective State Legislation

Question:

What programs or professionals are permitted to receive specific PDMP data upon request?

Answer:
  • Regulatory boards
  • Medical examiner/Coroner
This answer is derived from 3 section of law
Citation:
  • citation 1: see full citation
    a medical examiner conducting an investigation; see full law
  • citation 2: see full citation
    (1)  the board, the Texas Medical Board, the Texas State Board of Podiatric Medical Examiners, the State Board of Dental Examiners, the State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners, the Texas Board of Nursing, or the Texas Optometry Board for the purpose of: see full law
  • citation 3: see full citation
    (b) A regulatory agency that issues a license, certification, or registration shall periodically access the information submitted to the board under Sections 481.074(q) and 481.075 to determine whether a prescriber is engaging in potentially harmful prescribing patterns or practices. see full law