Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Health Professions
 
Board
Department of Health Professions
 
chapter
Regulations Governing the Prescription Monitoring Program [18 VAC 76 ‑ 20]
 
Guidance Documents
 
Chapter Information
Description The regulation will implement a statutory mandate for establishment of a prescription monitoring program, including provisions reporting, waivers or exemptions from reporting, and criteria for disclosures.
State Authority Chapter 25.2 of Title 54.1
Federal Authority None entered
Text of Regulation Link to Virginia Administrative Code
Goals of Regulation None entered
Meetings See all meetings (4) relating to this chapter.

Contact Information
Name / Title: Ashley Carter  / Program Manager
Address: 9960 Mayland Drive
Suite 300
Richmond, VA 23233-1463
Email Address: ashley.carter@dhp.virginia.gov
Telephone: (804)597-4282    FAX: ()-    TDD: ()-
Current Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
2023 periodic review amendments to PMP regulations Proposed Attorney General review is complete - Agency can submit to DPB.

Past Actions
Action Title Latest Stage Status
Removing specific standard for reporting Fast-Track Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/17/2022.
Definition of covered substances
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/03/2018.
Reporting schedule
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/04/2017.
Updating reporting format and additional data elements Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/25/2017.
Conformity to Code
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/19/2014.
Conformity with changes to law
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2013.
Conformity with federal law
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/01/2011.
Conformity to 2009 changes in law
Action is Exempt from Article 2 of the Administrative Process Act
Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/13/2009.
Expansion of PMP pursuant to 2005 legislation Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/23/2006.
Amendment to consent by patients for disclosure of prescription records to prescribers Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/29/2005.
Initial regulations Final Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/10/2003.

Periodic Reviews
Last Activity Status
11/28/2023 Agency Completed Amend
3/8/2019 Agency Completed Retain As Is
3/13/2013 Agency Completed Retain As Is