{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "asset_type": "mandate-trigger", "body": "When and for which drugs each US state requires prescribers to check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program before prescribing controlled substances, with trigger conditions, exemptions, re-check intervals, and statutory citations.\n", "description": "When and for which drugs each US state requires prescribers to check the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program before prescribing controlled substances, with trigger conditions, exemptions, re-check intervals, and statutory citations.", "file": "index.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "key_field": "jurisdiction", "licence": "unknown", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/", "https://drfirst.com/current-epcs-pdmp-compliance-state-requirements", "https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/pmp/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "dataset", "verified": false}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Alabama\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and periodically for ongoing therapy\n\n**exemptions:** hospice, inpatient, emergencies\n\n> Alabama: PDMP check generally required before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and periodically for ongoing therapy. Typical exemptions: hospice, inpatient, emergencies.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and periodically for ongoing therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "exemptions": "hospice, inpatient, emergencies", "file": "alabama.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "alabama", "jurisdiction": "Alabama", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Alabama: PDMP check generally required before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and periodically for ongoing therapy. Typical exemptions: hospice, inpatient, emergencies.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Alabama \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "check_timing, drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Alaska\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial opioid therapy and at intervals for chronic treatment\n\n> Alaska: Check for initial opioid therapy (and often benzodiazepines) and at intervals for chronic treatment.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial opioid therapy and at intervals for chronic treatment", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "alaska.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "alaska", "jurisdiction": "Alaska", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Alaska: Check for initial opioid therapy (and often benzodiazepines) and at intervals for chronic treatment.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Alaska \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Arizona\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing, re-check about every 3 months\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Arizona: Query before first opioid or benzodiazepine; re-check about every 3 months while continuing.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing, re-check about every 3 months", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "arizona.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "arizona", "jurisdiction": "Arizona", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Arizona: Query before first opioid or benzodiazepine; re-check about every 3 months while continuing.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Arizona \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "check_timing, drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Arkansas\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at least every 90 days if continued\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Arkansas: Check before starting opioids/benzodiazepines and at least every 90 days if continued.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at least every 90 days if continued", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "arkansas.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "arkansas", "jurisdiction": "Arkansas", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Arkansas: Check before starting opioids/benzodiazepines and at least every 90 days if continued.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Arkansas \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** California\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** Schedule II-IV\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at least every 4 months if continued\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 120\n\n**exemptions:** hospice, certain short ED or post-op supplies, inpatient\n\n> California (CURES): Must check before first prescribing a Schedule II\u2013IV controlled substance to a patient and at least every 4 months if it remains in the plan. Common exemptions: hospice, certain short ED or post-op supplies, inpatient.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at least every 4 months if continued", "drug_schedules_covered": "Schedule II-IV", "exemptions": "hospice, certain short ED or post-op supplies, inpatient", "file": "california.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "california", "jurisdiction": "California", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "120", "source_quote": "California (CURES): Must check before first prescribing a Schedule II\u2013IV controlled substance to a patient and at least every 4 months if it remains in the plan. Common exemptions: hospice, certain short ED or post-op supplies, inpatient.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "California \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Colorado\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** before the second fill or when exceeding short acute limits; ongoing therapy for benzodiazepines; dose escalations and combinations\n\n> Colorado: Check for opioids before the second fill or when exceeding short acute limits; benzodiazepine checks are required for ongoing therapy. Use PDMP for dose escalations and combinations.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before the second fill or when exceeding short acute limits; ongoing therapy for benzodiazepines; dose escalations and combinations", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "colorado.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "colorado", "jurisdiction": "Colorado", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Colorado: Check for opioids before the second fill or when exceeding short acute limits; benzodiazepine checks are required for ongoing therapy. Use PDMP for dose escalations and combinations.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Colorado \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Connecticut\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** controlled substances\n\n**check_timing:** before prescribing exceeding a brief (e.g., 72-hour) supply; re-check every 90 days for chronic use\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Connecticut: Check before prescribing a controlled substance exceeding a brief (e.g., 72-hour) supply; re-check every 90 days for chronic use.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before prescribing exceeding a brief (e.g., 72-hour) supply; re-check every 90 days for chronic use", "drug_schedules_covered": "controlled substances", "file": "connecticut.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "connecticut", "jurisdiction": "Connecticut", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Connecticut: Check before prescribing a controlled substance exceeding a brief (e.g., 72-hour) supply; re-check every 90 days for chronic use.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Connecticut \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Delaware\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and periodically thereafter (often at least every 6 months)\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 180\n\n> Delaware: PDMP check before first opioid/benzodiazepine prescription and periodically thereafter (often at least every 6 months).\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and periodically thereafter (often at least every 6 months)", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "delaware.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "delaware", "jurisdiction": "Delaware", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "180", "source_quote": "Delaware: PDMP check before first opioid/benzodiazepine prescription and periodically thereafter (often at least every 6 months).", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Delaware \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** District of Columbia\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** when prescribing beyond a short acute course (e.g., >7 days), and at intervals (about every 90 days) for chronic therapy\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> District of Columbia: Check when prescribing opioids/benzodiazepines beyond a short acute course (e.g., >7 days), and at intervals (about every 90 days) for chronic therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "when prescribing beyond a short acute course (e.g., >7 days), and at intervals (about every 90 days) for chronic therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "district-of-columbia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "district-of-columbia", "jurisdiction": "District of Columbia", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "District of Columbia: Check when prescribing opioids/benzodiazepines beyond a short acute course (e.g., >7 days), and at intervals (about every 90 days) for chronic therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "District of Columbia \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Florida\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** controlled substances\n\n**check_timing:** before prescribing or dispensing controlled substances to most outpatients\n\n**exemptions:** hospice, inpatient, emergencies\n\n> Florida: Generally requires a PDMP consult before prescribing or dispensing controlled substances to most outpatients; typical exemptions include hospice, inpatient, emergencies.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before prescribing or dispensing controlled substances to most outpatients", "drug_schedules_covered": "controlled substances", "exemptions": "hospice, inpatient, emergencies", "file": "florida.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "florida", "jurisdiction": "Florida", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Florida: Generally requires a PDMP consult before prescribing or dispensing controlled substances to most outpatients; typical exemptions include hospice, inpatient, emergencies.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Florida \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Georgia\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at least every 90 days if continuing\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Georgia: PDMP check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescription and at least every 90 days if continuing.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at least every 90 days if continuing", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "georgia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "georgia", "jurisdiction": "Georgia", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Georgia: PDMP check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescription and at least every 90 days if continuing.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Georgia \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Guam\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n> Guam PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Review: Yes Integration Available: No\n\nSource: \n", "file": "guam.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "guam", "jurisdiction": "Guam", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Guam PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Review: Yes Integration Available: No", "sources": ["https://drfirst.com/current-epcs-pdmp-compliance-state-requirements"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Guam \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Hawaii\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and periodically for chronic use\n\n> Hawaii: Check for first-time opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and periodically for chronic use.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and periodically for chronic use", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "hawaii.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "hawaii", "jurisdiction": "Hawaii", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Hawaii: Check for first-time opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and periodically for chronic use.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Hawaii \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "check_timing, drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Idaho\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing; periodic re-checks (often at least annually) for chronic therapy\n\n> Idaho: Query before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing; periodic re-checks (often at least annually) for chronic therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing; periodic re-checks (often at least annually) for chronic therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "idaho.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "idaho", "jurisdiction": "Idaho", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Idaho: Query before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing; periodic re-checks (often at least annually) for chronic therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Idaho \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Illinois\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants\n\n**check_timing:** before prescribing opioids; re-check periodically (commonly every 90 days)\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Illinois: Check the PDMP before prescribing opioids; many prescribers also must check for benzodiazepines and stimulants. Re-check periodically (commonly every 90 days).\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before prescribing opioids; re-check periodically (commonly every 90 days)", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines, stimulants", "file": "illinois.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "illinois", "jurisdiction": "Illinois", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Illinois: Check the PDMP before prescribing opioids; many prescribers also must check for benzodiazepines and stimulants. Re-check periodically (commonly every 90 days).", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Illinois \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Indiana\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at intervals for ongoing treatment (often 90 days)\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Indiana: PDMP check required before initial opioids/benzodiazepines and at intervals for ongoing treatment (often 90 days).\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at intervals for ongoing treatment (often 90 days)", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "indiana.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "indiana", "jurisdiction": "Indiana", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Indiana: PDMP check required before initial opioids/benzodiazepines and at intervals for ongoing treatment (often 90 days).", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Indiana \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Iowa\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and every 90 days if continuing\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Iowa: Check before first opioid/benzodiazepine script and every 90 days if continuing.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and every 90 days if continuing", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "iowa.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "iowa", "jurisdiction": "Iowa", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Iowa: Check before first opioid/benzodiazepine script and every 90 days if continuing.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Iowa \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "check_timing, drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Kansas\n\n**mandate_status:** limited-mandate\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** statewide mandatory query rules are limited; follow board or health-system policy\n\n> Kansas: PDMP is active; statewide mandatory query rules are limited. Follow board or health-system policy and best practice to check for opioids/benzodiazepines.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "statewide mandatory query rules are limited; follow board or health-system policy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "kansas.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "kansas", "jurisdiction": "Kansas", "mandate_status": "limited-mandate", "source_quote": "Kansas: PDMP is active; statewide mandatory query rules are limited. Follow board or health-system policy and best practice to check for opioids/benzodiazepines.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Kansas \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Kentucky\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** Schedule II, high-risk Schedule III/IV (including benzodiazepines)\n\n**check_timing:** prior to prescribing and regularly (often at least every 3 months)\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Kentucky: Strong PDMP use requirements. Check prior to prescribing Schedule II and many high-risk III/IV drugs (including benzodiazepines) and regularly (often at least every 3 months).\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "prior to prescribing and regularly (often at least every 3 months)", "drug_schedules_covered": "Schedule II, high-risk Schedule III/IV (including benzodiazepines)", "file": "kentucky.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "kentucky", "jurisdiction": "Kentucky", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Kentucky: Strong PDMP use requirements. Check prior to prescribing Schedule II and many high-risk III/IV drugs (including benzodiazepines) and regularly (often at least every 3 months).", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Kentucky \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Louisiana\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at least every 90 days if ongoing\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Louisiana: Check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and at least every 90 days if ongoing.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at least every 90 days if ongoing", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "louisiana.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "louisiana", "jurisdiction": "Louisiana", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Louisiana: Check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and at least every 90 days if ongoing.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Louisiana \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Maine\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and periodically (often 90 days)\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Maine: PDMP check before prescribing opioids/benzodiazepines and periodically (often 90 days).\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and periodically (often 90 days)", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "maine.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "maine", "jurisdiction": "Maine", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Maine: PDMP check before prescribing opioids/benzodiazepines and periodically (often 90 days).", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Maine \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "check_timing, drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Maryland\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and re-check during chronic therapy (about every 90 days)\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Maryland: Check for initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and re-check during chronic therapy (about every 90 days).\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and re-check during chronic therapy (about every 90 days)", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "maryland.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "maryland", "jurisdiction": "Maryland", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Maryland: Check for initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and re-check during chronic therapy (about every 90 days).", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Maryland \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Massachusetts\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** Schedule II or III opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and re-check at intervals (commonly 90 days) for ongoing therapy\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Massachusetts: Check before prescribing Schedule II or III opioids and before benzodiazepines; re-check at intervals (commonly 90 days) for ongoing therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and re-check at intervals (commonly 90 days) for ongoing therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "Schedule II or III opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "massachusetts.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "massachusetts", "jurisdiction": "Massachusetts", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Massachusetts: Check before prescribing Schedule II or III opioids and before benzodiazepines; re-check at intervals (commonly 90 days) for ongoing therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Massachusetts \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Michigan\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** Schedule II-V\n\n**check_timing:** before prescribing beyond a brief supply; re-check periodically for continued therapy\n\n> Michigan: Check PDMP before prescribing Schedule II\u2013V controlled substances beyond a brief supply; re-check periodically for continued therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before prescribing beyond a brief supply; re-check periodically for continued therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "Schedule II-V", "file": "michigan.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "michigan", "jurisdiction": "Michigan", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Michigan: Check PDMP before prescribing Schedule II\u2013V controlled substances beyond a brief supply; re-check periodically for continued therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Michigan \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Minnesota\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines (long-term use)\n\n**check_timing:** before the first opioid prescription for acute pain and for chronic opioid therapy at intervals (often every 90 days)\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Minnesota: Check before the first opioid prescription for acute pain and for chronic opioid therapy at intervals (often every 90 days). Benzodiazepine checks are increasingly expected for long-term use.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before the first opioid prescription for acute pain and for chronic opioid therapy at intervals (often every 90 days)", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines (long-term use)", "file": "minnesota.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "minnesota", "jurisdiction": "Minnesota", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Minnesota: Check before the first opioid prescription for acute pain and for chronic opioid therapy at intervals (often every 90 days). Benzodiazepine checks are increasingly expected for long-term use.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Minnesota \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Mississippi\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at least every 3 months if continued\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Mississippi: Check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and at least every 3 months if continued.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at least every 3 months if continued", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "mississippi.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "mississippi", "jurisdiction": "Mississippi", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Mississippi: Check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and at least every 3 months if continued.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Mississippi \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Missouri\n\n**mandate_status:** limited-mandate\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** statutory use mandate is limited; many boards/health systems require checks\n\n> Missouri: Statewide PDMP is live; statutory use mandate is limited. Many boards/health systems require checks for opioids/benzodiazepines\u2014follow your board\u2019s rule.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "statutory use mandate is limited; many boards/health systems require checks", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "missouri.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "missouri", "jurisdiction": "Missouri", "mandate_status": "limited-mandate", "source_quote": "Missouri: Statewide PDMP is live; statutory use mandate is limited. Many boards/health systems require checks for opioids/benzodiazepines\u2014follow your board\u2019s rule.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Missouri \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Montana\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and periodic re-checks for chronic therapy\n\n> Montana: PDMP check for initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and periodic re-checks for chronic therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and periodic re-checks for chronic therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "montana.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "montana", "jurisdiction": "Montana", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Montana: PDMP check for initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and periodic re-checks for chronic therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Montana \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "check_timing, drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Nebraska\n\n**mandate_status:** limited-mandate\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** universal query mandate is limited; follow board and system policy\n\n> Nebraska: The PDMP captures nearly all prescriptions. A universal query mandate is limited; follow board and system policy, and check for opioids/benzodiazepines as standard practice.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "universal query mandate is limited; follow board and system policy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "nebraska.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "nebraska", "jurisdiction": "Nebraska", "mandate_status": "limited-mandate", "source_quote": "Nebraska: The PDMP captures nearly all prescriptions. A universal query mandate is limited; follow board and system policy, and check for opioids/benzodiazepines as standard practice.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Nebraska \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Nevada\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids\n\n**check_timing:** before first opioid prescription and at least every 90 days for ongoing opioid therapy\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Nevada: Check before first opioid prescription and at least every 90 days for ongoing opioid therapy; heightened documentation and MME rules apply.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before first opioid prescription and at least every 90 days for ongoing opioid therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids", "file": "nevada.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "nevada", "jurisdiction": "Nevada", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Nevada: Check before first opioid prescription and at least every 90 days for ongoing opioid therapy; heightened documentation and MME rules apply.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Nevada \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** New Hampshire\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines, other targeted Schedule II-IV\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and periodically thereafter\n\n> New Hampshire: Check before first opioid/benzodiazepine or other targeted Schedule II\u2013IV prescription and periodically thereafter.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and periodically thereafter", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines, other targeted Schedule II-IV", "file": "new-hampshire.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "new-hampshire", "jurisdiction": "New Hampshire", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "New Hampshire: Check before first opioid/benzodiazepine or other targeted Schedule II\u2013IV prescription and periodically thereafter.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "New Hampshire \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "check_timing, drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** New Jersey\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at least every 3 months for ongoing therapy\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> New Jersey: PDMP check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine and at least every 3 months for ongoing therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at least every 3 months for ongoing therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "new-jersey.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "new-jersey", "jurisdiction": "New Jersey", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "New Jersey: PDMP check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine and at least every 3 months for ongoing therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "New Jersey \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** New Mexico\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and every 3 months for chronic use\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> New Mexico: Check before starting opioids/benzodiazepines and every 3 months for chronic use.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and every 3 months for chronic use", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "new-mexico.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "new-mexico", "jurisdiction": "New Mexico", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "New Mexico: Check before starting opioids/benzodiazepines and every 3 months for chronic use.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "New Mexico \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** New York\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** Schedule II-IV\n\n**check_timing:** every prescription (effectively every time)\n\n**exemptions:** veterinarians, inpatient, hospice, emergencies\n\n> New York (I-STOP): Check the PDMP before prescribing Schedules II\u2013IV (effectively every time). Common exemptions: veterinarians, inpatient, hospice, emergencies.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "every prescription (effectively every time)", "drug_schedules_covered": "Schedule II-IV", "exemptions": "veterinarians, inpatient, hospice, emergencies", "file": "new-york.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "new-york", "jurisdiction": "New York", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "New York (I-STOP): Check the PDMP before prescribing Schedules II\u2013IV (effectively every time). Common exemptions: veterinarians, inpatient, hospice, emergencies.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "New York \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "check_timing, drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** North Carolina\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** Schedule II and III opioids (targeted controlled substances)\n\n**check_timing:** at initiation and at least every 90 days if continued\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> North Carolina: \u201cTargeted controlled substances\u201d (Schedule II and III opioids) require PDMP checks at initiation and at least every 90 days if continued. Many clinicians also check for benzodiazepines.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "at initiation and at least every 90 days if continued", "drug_schedules_covered": "Schedule II and III opioids (targeted controlled substances)", "file": "north-carolina.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "north-carolina", "jurisdiction": "North Carolina", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "North Carolina: \u201cTargeted controlled substances\u201d (Schedule II and III opioids) require PDMP checks at initiation and at least every 90 days if continued. Many clinicians also check for benzodiazepines.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "North Carolina \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** North Dakota\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and re-check periodically for chronic therapy\n\n> North Dakota: Check for initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescriptions and re-check periodically for chronic therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and re-check periodically for chronic therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "north-dakota.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "north-dakota", "jurisdiction": "North Dakota", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "North Dakota: Check for initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescriptions and re-check periodically for chronic therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "North Dakota \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "check_timing, drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Ohio\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at least every 90 days if continued\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Ohio: Check before first opioid/benzodiazepine prescription and at least every 90 days if continued; use PDMP for risk signals and combinations.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at least every 90 days if continued", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "ohio.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "ohio", "jurisdiction": "Ohio", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Ohio: Check before first opioid/benzodiazepine prescription and at least every 90 days if continued; use PDMP for risk signals and combinations.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Ohio \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Oklahoma\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines, carisoprodol\n\n**check_timing:** before prescribing and at least every 180 days if therapy continues\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 180\n\n> Oklahoma: Check for opioids, benzodiazepines, and carisoprodol before prescribing and at least every 180 days if therapy continues.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before prescribing and at least every 180 days if therapy continues", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines, carisoprodol", "file": "oklahoma.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "oklahoma", "jurisdiction": "Oklahoma", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "180", "source_quote": "Oklahoma: Check for opioids, benzodiazepines, and carisoprodol before prescribing and at least every 180 days if therapy continues.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Oklahoma \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Oregon\n\n**mandate_status:** limited-mandate\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** required in defined situations by boards; best practice for initial and chronic therapy\n\n> Oregon: PDMP registration and use are strongly encouraged and required in defined situations by boards; best practice is to check for initial and chronic opioid/benzodiazepine therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "required in defined situations by boards; best practice for initial and chronic therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "oregon.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "oregon", "jurisdiction": "Oregon", "mandate_status": "limited-mandate", "source_quote": "Oregon: PDMP registration and use are strongly encouraged and required in defined situations by boards; best practice is to check for initial and chronic opioid/benzodiazepine therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Oregon \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and thereafter when continuing therapy or risk is present; many clinicians re-check at 90-day intervals\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Pennsylvania: Check for first-time opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and thereafter when continuing therapy or risk is present; many clinicians re-check at 90-day intervals.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and thereafter when continuing therapy or risk is present; many clinicians re-check at 90-day intervals", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "pennsylvania.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "pennsylvania", "jurisdiction": "Pennsylvania", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Pennsylvania: Check for first-time opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and thereafter when continuing therapy or risk is present; many clinicians re-check at 90-day intervals.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Pennsylvania \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Puerto Rico\n\n**mandate_status:** voluntary\n\n> Puerto Rico PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Review: No Integration Available: Yes\n\nSource: \n", "file": "puerto-rico.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "puerto-rico", "jurisdiction": "Puerto Rico", "mandate_status": "voluntary", "source_quote": "Puerto Rico PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Review: No Integration Available: Yes", "sources": ["https://drfirst.com/current-epcs-pdmp-compliance-state-requirements"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Puerto Rico \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Rhode Island\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at least annually for ongoing therapy (more often if risk increases)\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 365\n\n> Rhode Island: PDMP check before first opioid/benzodiazepine prescription and at least annually for ongoing therapy (more often if risk increases).\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at least annually for ongoing therapy (more often if risk increases)", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "rhode-island.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "rhode-island", "jurisdiction": "Rhode Island", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "365", "source_quote": "Rhode Island: PDMP check before first opioid/benzodiazepine prescription and at least annually for ongoing therapy (more often if risk increases).", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Rhode Island \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** South Carolina\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at intervals (often every 90 days) during chronic use\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> South Carolina: Check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and at intervals (often every 90 days) during chronic use.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at intervals (often every 90 days) during chronic use", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "south-carolina.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "south-carolina", "jurisdiction": "South Carolina", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "South Carolina: Check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and at intervals (often every 90 days) during chronic use.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "South Carolina \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** South Dakota\n\n**mandate_status:** limited-mandate\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** use requirements are more limited; follow board guidance especially for chronic therapy\n\n> South Dakota: PDMP use requirements are more limited; follow board guidance and standard practice to check for opioids/benzodiazepines, especially for chronic therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "use requirements are more limited; follow board guidance especially for chronic therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "south-dakota.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "south-dakota", "jurisdiction": "South Dakota", "mandate_status": "limited-mandate", "source_quote": "South Dakota: PDMP use requirements are more limited; follow board guidance and standard practice to check for opioids/benzodiazepines, especially for chronic therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "South Dakota \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Tennessee\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** when starting beyond brief acute use and at intervals (often every 6 months) for continued therapy\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 180\n\n> Tennessee: Check when starting opioids/benzodiazepines beyond brief acute use and at intervals (often every 6 months) for continued therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "when starting beyond brief acute use and at intervals (often every 6 months) for continued therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "tennessee.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "tennessee", "jurisdiction": "Tennessee", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "180", "source_quote": "Tennessee: Check when starting opioids/benzodiazepines beyond brief acute use and at intervals (often every 6 months) for continued therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Tennessee \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Texas\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, carisoprodol\n\n**check_timing:** before dispensing or prescribing\n\n**exemptions:** veterinarians\n\n**regulatory_citation:** Texas Health & Safety Code; effective March 1, 2020\n\n> Viewing the patient score alone does not satisfy the mandatory PMP lookup requirement. Visit the PMP integration compliance page to learn more and view an infographic of the full lookup process. A moment checking the PMP could save a lifetime. Texas Prescription Monitoring Program Sign In Texas Prescription Monitoring Program The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) collects and monitors prescription data for all Schedule II, III, IV, and V Controlled Substances (CS) dispensed by a pharmacy in Texas or to a Texas resident from a pharmacy located in another state. The PMP also provides a database for monitoring patient prescription history for practitioners and the ordering of Texas Schedule II Official Prescription Forms. Find more information about the PMP . All Texas-licensed pharmacies are required to report all dispensed controlled substances records to the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) no later than the next business day after the prescription is filled. The reporting requirement applies to all Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances. Since March 1, 2020 , pharmacists and prescribers (other than a veterinarian) are required to check the patient’s PMP history before dispensing or prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before dispensing or prescribing", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, carisoprodol", "exemptions": "veterinarians", "file": "texas-2.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "texas-2", "jurisdiction": "Texas", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "regulatory_citation": "Texas Health & Safety Code; effective March 1, 2020", "source_quote": "Viewing the patient score alone does not satisfy the mandatory PMP lookup requirement. Visit the PMP integration compliance page to learn more and view an infographic of the full lookup process. A moment checking the PMP could save a lifetime. Texas Prescription Monitoring Program Sign In Texas Prescription Monitoring Program The Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) collects and monitors prescription data for all Schedule II, III, IV, and V Controlled Substances (CS) dispensed by a pharmacy in Texas or to a Texas resident from a pharmacy located in another state. The PMP also provides a database for monitoring patient prescription history for practitioners and the ordering of Texas Schedule II Official Prescription Forms. Find more information about the PMP . All Texas-licensed pharmacies are required to report all dispensed controlled substances records to the Texas Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) no later than the next business day after the prescription is filled. The reporting requirement applies to all Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances. Since March 1, 2020 , pharmacists and prescribers (other than a veterinarian) are required to check the patient’s PMP history before dispensing or prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol.", "sources": ["https://www.pharmacy.texas.gov/pmp/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Texas \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, exemptions, regulatory_citation", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Texas\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, carisoprodol\n\n**check_timing:** before prescribing\n\n**exemptions:** hospice, cancer care, inpatient settings\n\n> Texas: Must check PDMP before prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol . Exemptions include hospice, cancer care, inpatient settings. Utah: Check before starting opioids/benzodiazepines and at least every 3 months for chronic therapy. Vermont: Check before first opioid prescription and again if treatment extends or exceeds acute limits (e.g., 90 days). Virginia: Check when initiating opioids beyond short acute use and at least every 90 days while continuing; use PDMP for benzodiazepine co-prescribing decisions. Washington: Mandatory PDMP checks for opioids and benzodiazepines at initiation and periodically (about every 3 months) for chronic therapy;\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before prescribing", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, carisoprodol", "exemptions": "hospice, cancer care, inpatient settings", "file": "texas.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "texas", "jurisdiction": "Texas", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Texas: Must check PDMP before prescribing opioids, benzodiazepines, barbiturates, or carisoprodol . Exemptions include hospice, cancer care, inpatient settings. Utah: Check before starting opioids/benzodiazepines and at least every 3 months for chronic therapy. Vermont: Check before first opioid prescription and again if treatment extends or exceeds acute limits (e.g., 90 days). Virginia: Check when initiating opioids beyond short acute use and at least every 90 days while continuing; use PDMP for benzodiazepine co-prescribing decisions. Washington: Mandatory PDMP checks for opioids and benzodiazepines at initiation and periodically (about every 3 months) for chronic therapy;", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Texas \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Utah\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and at least every 3 months for chronic therapy\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Utah: Check before starting opioids/benzodiazepines and at least every 3 months for chronic therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and at least every 3 months for chronic therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "utah.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "utah", "jurisdiction": "Utah", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Utah: Check before starting opioids/benzodiazepines and at least every 3 months for chronic therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Utah \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Vermont\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and again if treatment extends or exceeds acute limits (e.g., 90 days)\n\n> Vermont: Check before first opioid prescription and again if treatment extends or exceeds acute limits (e.g., 90 days).\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and again if treatment extends or exceeds acute limits (e.g., 90 days)", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids", "file": "vermont.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "vermont", "jurisdiction": "Vermont", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Vermont: Check before first opioid prescription and again if treatment extends or exceeds acute limits (e.g., 90 days).", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Vermont \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Virginia\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** when initiating opioids beyond short acute use and at least every 90 days while continuing\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Virginia: Check when initiating opioids beyond short acute use and at least every 90 days while continuing; use PDMP for benzodiazepine co-prescribing decisions.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "when initiating opioids beyond short acute use and at least every 90 days while continuing", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "virginia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "virginia", "jurisdiction": "Virginia", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Virginia: Check when initiating opioids beyond short acute use and at least every 90 days while continuing; use PDMP for benzodiazepine co-prescribing decisions.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Virginia \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Washington\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** at initiation and periodically (about every 3 months) for chronic therapy; additional checks for dose increases and co-prescribing\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Washington: Mandatory PDMP checks for opioids and benzodiazepines at initiation and periodically (about every 3 months) for chronic therapy; additional checks for dose increases and co-prescribing.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "at initiation and periodically (about every 3 months) for chronic therapy; additional checks for dose increases and co-prescribing", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "washington.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "washington", "jurisdiction": "Washington", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Washington: Mandatory PDMP checks for opioids and benzodiazepines at initiation and periodically (about every 3 months) for chronic therapy; additional checks for dose increases and co-prescribing.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Washington \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** West Virginia\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and re-check at defined intervals (at least annually; more often for higher risk)\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 365\n\n> West Virginia: Check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and re-check at defined intervals (at least annually; more often for higher risk).\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and re-check at defined intervals (at least annually; more often for higher risk)", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "west-virginia.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "west-virginia", "jurisdiction": "West Virginia", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "365", "source_quote": "West Virginia: Check before initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and re-check at defined intervals (at least annually; more often for higher risk).", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "West Virginia \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status, recheck_interval_days", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Wisconsin\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** controlled substances\n\n**check_timing:** before issuing a controlled substance prescription and periodically (often every 90 days) during ongoing therapy\n\n**recheck_interval_days:** 90\n\n> Wisconsin: Review the PDMP before issuing a controlled substance prescription and periodically (often every 90 days) during ongoing therapy.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "before issuing a controlled substance prescription and periodically (often every 90 days) during ongoing therapy", "drug_schedules_covered": "controlled substances", "file": "wisconsin.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "wisconsin", "jurisdiction": "Wisconsin", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "recheck_interval_days": "90", "source_quote": "Wisconsin: Review the PDMP before issuing a controlled substance prescription and periodically (often every 90 days) during ongoing therapy.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Wisconsin \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}
{"asset": "pdmp-mandatory-check-requirements", "body": "**jurisdiction:** Wyoming\n\n**mandate_status:** mandatory\n\n**drug_schedules_covered:** opioids, benzodiazepines\n\n**check_timing:** initial prescribing and periodic re-checks, particularly for chronic treatment\n\n> Wyoming: PDMP checks for initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and periodic re-checks are expected, particularly for chronic treatment.\n\nSource: \n", "check_timing": "initial prescribing and periodic re-checks, particularly for chronic treatment", "drug_schedules_covered": "opioids, benzodiazepines", "file": "wyoming.md", "generated": true, "harvested": "2026-08-15", "id": "wyoming", "jurisdiction": "Wyoming", "mandate_status": "mandatory", "source_quote": "Wyoming: PDMP checks for initial opioid/benzodiazepine prescribing and periodic re-checks are expected, particularly for chronic treatment.", "sources": ["https://pharmacyfreak.com/pdmp-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-you-are-legally-required-to-check-the-database-but-when-the-state-by-state-rules-you-must-know/"], "stale_after": "2027-02-11", "title": "Wyoming \u2014 PDMP Mandatory Prescriber Check Requirements by State", "type": "mandate-trigger", "unverified_fields": "drug_schedules_covered, mandate_status", "verified": true}