Happy I-STOP Day!
In response to concerns over the abuse and diversion of controlled substances, Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the I-STOP act into law in 2012. The law requires all prescribers to consult the on-line NYS Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) prior to prescribing many controlled substances, and goes into effect today, August 27, 2013. What does this mean to you, our patient?