Frequently Asked Questions

A dispenser or a designee of a dispenser must consult the PDMP to review a patient’s-controlled substance dispensing history prior to dispensing a controlled substance in schedules II-V, as defined in section 893.03, F.S., for patients age 16 or older for each new and refill prescription.

The PDMP must be consulted each time a prescription for a controlled substance is written

The statute does not provide any guidance on how far in advance the PDMP may be consulted. Please refer to your Board’s website for further guidance.

The prescriber is not required to consult the PDMP before each refill, however, the prescriber must consult the PDMP prior to writing a new prescription for a controlled substance listed in Schedule II through V. A prescription for a controlled substance listed in Schedule II may not be refilled.

The prescriber must document in the patient’s record the reason the PDMP was not consulted and may prescribe no more than a 3-day supply of a controlled substance.

• If the PDMP system is not operational as determined by DOH, or
• The PDMP cannot be accessed by the prescriber practitioner due to a temporary technological or electrical failure or
• When prescribing a nonopioid Schedule V drug or
• The patient is less than 16 years of age

A prescriber or his or her designee must consult the PDMP to review their patient’s controlled substance dispensing history prior to prescribing a controlled substance in Schedules II-V, as defined in section 893.03, F.S., for patients age 16 and older.

Yes. Information that is more than 4 years old.

Any subsequent offense will result in disciplinary action against the prescribing/dispensing practitioner’s license. Disciplinary guidelines are individually established by the appropriate licensing board.

The DOH will issue a non-disciplinary citation for the initial offense.

Yes.

Prescribers, dispensers and their designees may register for access at https://florida.pmpaware.net.