Beginning July 1, 2018, all prescribers with a DEA number in Georgia will be required to check the Georgia Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) before prescribing opiates or cocaine derivatives listed in Schedule II drugs or benzodiazepines. The PDMP can help eliminate duplicative prescribing and overprescribing of controlled substances and provide a prescriber or pharmacist with critical information regarding a patient’s controlled substance prescription history and protect patients at risk of abuse.

Appriss – PMP Aware is the data analytics system that Georgia uses for its PDMP. They have prepared a Quick Reference Guide to assist you with using the PDMP.  You may also watch an instructional video by selecting the following link: GA PDMP Overview and Patient Search Demo.  The information will help you log in, reset your password and navigate the system. We encourage you to review the instructions, watch the video and log in and search patient records to become familiar with the PDMP before July 1, 2018. 

Additionally, every prescriber who maintains an active DEA certificate and prescribes controlled substances, except those holding a residency training permit, is required to complete at least 3 hours of AMA/AOA PRA Category 1 CME that is designed specifically to address controlled substance prescribing practices. Due to this requirement the Georgia Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Initiative by way of funding provided by DBHDD partnered with the UGA College of Pharmacy and Continuing Education and Outreach faculty to sponsor this Controlled Substances Education for Prescribers and Pharmacists 3-hour ONLINE course.  To view the website for the course click HERE.

If you need additional help or if you have questions regarding the Georgia PDMP, please call 404 463 0772 or send an email to [email protected].