Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs

Preferred Label : Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs;

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MeSH definition : Programs, usually run by state governments, that require pharmacists to collect and distribute data on the prescription and dispensation of CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES. They are intended to prevent the abuse of such substances by the patient, or their transfer to recreational users and drug dealers.;

MeSH synonym : Prescription Monitoring; Monitoring, Prescription; Prescription Monitorings; Prescription Drug Monitoring Program;

Details

Origin ID

D000073958;

UMLS CUI

C4505167;

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Record concept(s)
- Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs [MeSH concept]
See also
- prescription drug misuse [MeSH Descriptor]
See also (suggested by CISMeF)
- controlled substances [MeSH Descriptor]
- drug prescriptions [MeSH Descriptor]
Semantic type(s)
- Health Care Activity [UMLS semantic type]

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