Overview of the Louisiana Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) - Joe Fontenot, R.PH.

2021 Virtual Community Opioid Symposium: June 22, 2021

Overview of the Louisiana Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) – Joe Fontenot, R.PH.

Educational Objectives

1. Discuss the issues which precipitated the creation of the PMP.

2. Identify the primary users of the PMP.

3. Summarize the trend of opioid prescription numbers in the state over time.

4. Describe the state PMP mandatory use law.