Category Supplementary Resource Organisation Integrating the Healthcare Enterprise (IHE) Type Standard Version 1.1 Access Open Status Active Created Jun-21 This document describes the status of the opioid epidemic as of June 2021. It contains an analysis of the different approaches that are used to combat the opioid abuse and drug seeking, using Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data from Electronic Medical Records (EMRs).The document investigates death rates, abuse of prescribed prescription drugs, illicit drug abuse and potential causes of opioid addiction. Differences in public health policy are compared and contrasted to discuss the solutions used in different countries, jurisdictions, and territories.Main sections:· Purpose and intended audience· Prospective and retrospective prevention· Prescription drug monitoring program· Standards: National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP), HL7, IHE· Policy Trends· Implementations Access IHE Quality, Research, and Public Health (QRPH) White Paper - Opioid Epidemic: Integrating Electronic Medical Records and Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs to Limit Abuse of Controlled Substances By accessing this content, you are leaving this website. The Agency takes no responsibility for the accuracy of content on the destination page.