What is the I-STOP Act?

What is the I-STOP Act?

I-STOP
The I-STOP (Or the Internet System for Tracking Over-Prescribing) Act was passed by the New York State legislature to help combat the rising rates of prescription drug abuse in New York. The law requires that:

• Expansion and mandatory consultation of the Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to issuing any prescription for a controlled substance in New York State
• E-prescribing of all substances, including controlled substances, by March 27, 2016
• Changes by the State to controlled substance schedules
• Establishment by the State of a Prescription Pain Medication Awareness Program
• Creation of a safe disposal program (operated through some local police departments)

Last Updated 8.3.16
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