Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-7.7 - Use of the prescription monitoring program

(1) Prior to the prescribing or dispensing of an opioid by an ARNP, the ARNP or the ARNP's authorized delegate shall query the PMP database and the ARNP shall review the patient's information contained in the PMP database.
(2) This rule does not apply to an ARNP when treating a patient who is receiving inpatient hospice care or long-term residential facility care.
(3) This rule does not apply to an ARNP who issues a medication order for an opioid to be administered to a patient at a hospital or clinic.
(4) An ARNP is responsible for understanding the board of pharmacy's rules governing use of the prescription monitoring program in 657-Chapter 37.

Notes

Iowa Admin. Code r. 655-7.7
Adopted by IAB February 13, 2019/Volume XLI, Number 17, effective 3/20/2019 Adopted by IAB April 30, 2025/Volume XLVII, Number 22, effective 6/4/2025

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