ENGLEWOOD, N.J.—The expansion of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) across state lines is an important tool in preventing individuals from “doctor shopping” for multiple opioid prescriptions, and could have a huge effect on the battle against opioid misuse, abuse and diversion, according to pain medicine experts and state officials.
“Right now, we are in the midst of a public health crisis, a prescription drug problem. One of the biggest