Pennsylvania has officially launched its database on prescription drug dispensing in an effort to prevent abuse.
Starting Thursday, physicians are required by law to review the prescription histories of first-time patients before putting them on opioid painkillers and other controlled substances.
Doctors will also be able to go online and see if a patient is getting prescription drugs from more than one doctor. It’s also meant to catch doctors who may be over-prescribing.
The database is maintained by pharmacists who fill prescriptions.
Pennsylvania is the 49th state to operate such a database.
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