Notices for Week of: OCTOBER 11, 2007
PROPOSED STATE RULES
By law, public notice of proposed rules must be given by publication in newspapers of record. The purpose of these notices is to give the public a chance to respond to the proposals. The public notices for administrative rules are now also available online at http://vermont-archives.org/aparules/ovnotices.htm The law requires an agency to hold a public hearing on a proposed rule, if requested to do so in writing by 25 persons or an association having at least 25 members.
To make special arrangements for individuals with disabilities or special needs please call or write the contact person listed below as soon as possible
To obtain further information concerning any scheduled hearing(s), obtain copies of proposed rule(s) or submit comments regarding proposed rule(s), please call or write the contact person listed below. You may also submit comments in writing to the Legislative Committee on Administrative Rules, State House, Montpelier, Vermont 05602 (828-2231).
Vermont Prescription Monitoring System Rule
Vermont Proposed Rule: 07P047
AGENCY: Human Services, Department of Health
CONCISE SUMMARY: This rule implements the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System (VPMS) created by 18 V.S.A. Chapter 84A and establishes an electronic database and reporting system for prescriptions of Schedules II, III, and IV controlled substances to enhance opportunities for treatment and prevention of abuse of controlled substances. The rule specifies the information pharmacists are required to report to the VPMS on at least a weekly basis, including patient name and address, name and quantity of the drug dispensed, and the prescribing health care provider's name. The rule includes provisions for disclosure of system data to specified persons authorized by the statute, including a patient or the patient's provider, a provider seeking information for the purpose of providing health care to a current patient, or to a professional licensing board relating to a specific investigation of a licensee and to the commissioner of public safety when necessary to avert a serious and imminent threat to a person or the public.
TYPE OF PERSONS AFFECTED: Pharmacies and pharmacists, health care providers, patients for whom Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances are prescribed, licensing boards of health care providers and dispensers, department of health and department of public safety.
COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The Vermont Prescription Monitoring System is federally funded. Pharmacies and pharmacists will incur some minor costs to implement the required reporting procedures. Pharmacies who are unable to submit their data electronically may seek a waiver from the department of health to use an alternative method of data submittal.
SCHEDULED HEARINGS: October 29, 2007 at 3:00 pm in Room 3B, 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, Vermont.
DEADLINE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: November 5, 2007
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT: Peter Holman, Program Director, Vermont Prescription Monitoring System Vermont Department of Health, 108 Cherry Street, PO Box 70, Burlington, VT 05402-0070 Phone: 802-651-1562.
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- If you have general questions about the rulemaking process, please contact
- Louise Corliss by e-mail at or by phone 802-828-2863
