Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 360 - RULES OF GEORGIA COMPOSITE MEDICAL BOARD
Chapter 360-38 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM
Rule 360-38-.04 - Requirements for Checking the PDMP
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) On and after July 1, 2018, when a prescriber is prescribing a controlled medication, he or she shall seek and review information from the PDMP the first time he or she issues such prescription to a patient and thereafter at least once every 90-days, unless:
(2) Prescribers or his/her representatives must make a notation in the patient's medical record that the PDMP was consulted and identify the individual who conducted the PDMP search. If the PDMP does not allow access, the prescriber or his/her representatives shall document that access was not permitted and note on the medical record the date, time and name of individual querying the PDMP.
O.C.G.A. §§ 16-13-63, 43-34-5.