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New Rules for Monitoring Controlled Substance Prescriptions

This act mandates that doctors check prescription histories for controlled substances before prescribing them and regularly during treatment. Its goal is to reduce substance misuse and enhance patient safety. Pharmacies will be required to report dispensed medications within 24 hours.
Key points
Doctors must check a patient's prescription history in a special system before prescribing strong medications and every three months during ongoing treatment.
Pharmacies will be required to report all dispensed controlled substances to the system within 24 hours.
The system will automatically notify doctors of suspicious patterns of drug misuse, and data will be analyzed and shared with other states and law enforcement agencies.
States failing to comply with the new requirements may lose federal funding for prescription monitoring programs.
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Print number: 117_HR_2344
Sponsor: Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]
Process start date: 2021-04-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Prescription Drug Monitoring Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_2344.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Doctors must check a patient's prescription history in a special system before prescribing strong medications and every three months during ongoing treatment.
  • Pharmacies will be required to report all dispensed controlled substances to the system within 24 hours.
  • The system will automatically notify doctors of suspicious patterns of drug misuse, and data will be analyzed and shared with other states and law enforcement agencies.
  • States failing to comply with the new requirements may lose federal funding for prescription monitoring programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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