Who is exempt from reporting to the prescription drug monitoring program?

Inpatient drug orders are exempt from reporting to the prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) because such medications are typically administered directly to patients within a healthcare facility, rather than dispensed as prescriptions for outpatient use. The purpose of the PDMP is to track prescriptions for controlled substances that are dispensed to patients outside of a clinical setting, allowing for monitoring of potential abuse and ensuring proper prescribing practices.

In inpatient settings, medications are generally managed by healthcare professionals who provide direct care, making the need for tracking these orders through a PDMP unnecessary. Outpatient settings, walk-in clinics, and all controlled substance prescriptions would require reporting to ensure the health and safety of patients and to monitor patterns of prescribing and dispensing.