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State of IllinoisDepartment of Human ServicesIllinois PrescriptionMonitoring Program401 North Fourth StreetSpringfield, Illinois 62702Fax: 217-557-7975Illinois PrescriptionMonitoring ProgramThe Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program(PMP) is part of the Illinois Department ofHuman Services.The PMP is funded through the U.S. Departmentof Justice, Office of Justice Assistance.Grant # 2010-PM-BX-0004.Links to Drug Treatment, Controlled SubstancesActs, Healthcare Manuals, Law Enforcement, andother States’ Prescription Monitoring web sites areavailable at www.ilpmp.org.www.ilpmp.orgProgram Questions:217-558-0943Technical Questions:217-685-0426 or 217-785-9013www.ilpmp.orgThe Illinois PMP does not guarantee any report to beentirely accurate. The records contained in the PMP arereported by the dispensing pharmacies and mistakes,while rare, are possible. PMP reports should only beused to supplement a patient evaluation, to confirm apatient’s drug history, or to document compliance with atherapeutic regimen.If you notice an error in reporting please call us at217-685-0426 or 217-785-9013.Programs, activities and employment opportunities in the IllinoisDepartment of Human Services are open and accessible to anyindividual or group without regard to age, sex, race, sexual orientation,disability, ethnic origin or religion. The department is an equalopportunity employer and practices affirmative action and reasonableaccommodation programs.DHS 4183 (R-02-12) Prescription Monitoring ProgramPrinted by the Authority of the State of Illinois.500 copies PO#12-1063

Illinois Prescription Monitoring ProgramWhat is the PMP?The Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program(PMP) collects information on controlledsubstance prescriptions dispensed in Illinois.The PMP web site allows prescribers anddispensers to view a current or prospectivepatient’s prescription history.GoalThe goal of the PMP is to assist prescribers anddispensers in the effective treatment of patientsseeking medical care.Voluntary and FreeThe program is voluntary, free, and is intendedonly to assist medical providers to better servetheir patients.Easy to UseIt is minimally disruptive to healthcare providersand there is no barrier to patient therapies.What information does the PMP provide?▲ Schedules II-V controlled substanceprescription information.▲ Records viewable for 12 months and kepton record for two years.Who submits prescription data?▲ Retail pharmacies dispensing in Illinoisreport on a weekly basis.Who can access the web site?▲ Physicians▲ Pharmacists▲ Dentists▲ Veterinarians▲ Physician Assistants andAdvanced Practice Nurses▲ Other Prescribers andDispensersRegisterTo sign up for a free account, visit www.ilpmp.org.On the home page, you will find a PharmacistRegistration link and a Prescriber Registrationlink.Law Enforcement and Patients can indirectlyaccess information from the PMP. In order to doso, forms are available on the home pagewww.ilpmp.org.Benefits:Health Care FocusedThe PMP is an electronic tool used to assisthealthcare providers with accurate patient specificdata to prevent potential drug interactions oraccidental overdose.Preventing Abuse and DiversionThe PMP can help prevent the misuse, abuse anddiversion of controlled substance medications.Mobile AccessibilityThe PMP web site provides full functionalavailability for mobile devices.24/7 AccessThe web site provides users with 24-hour andimmediate access to their patient’s prescriptionhistory.View Your Prescribing HistoryThe PMP allows prescribers to view a completehistory of the prescriptions dispensed under his orher DEA number.Drug TreatmentThe PMP web site includes a brief intervention formand a link to SAMSHA treatment centers.About Confidentiality▲ HIPAA compliant privacy requirements▲ All patient information is confidential▲ Indirect law enforcement access