![]() Also available at this website are instructions on how to apply for an account and submit dispense data. The direct dispense application can be accessed on the Direct Dispense website. (AAI), allows direct dispense prescribers and entities, including pharmacies filling less than 25 prescriptions per month, to electronically report dispensing data to the CA DOJ. The California Department of Justice (CA DOJ), in coordination with Atlantic Associates, Inc. Veterinarians shall report the dispensation information required by California Health & Safety Code Section 11165(d) to the department as soon as reasonably possible, but not more than seven days after the date a controlled substance is dispensed. Currently, the ASAP 2009 Version 4.1 format is accepted. Submission of Controlled Substance DataĬalifornia Health & Safety Code Section 11165(d) requires dispensing pharmacies, clinics, or other dispensers of Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV, and Schedule V controlled substances to provide specified dispensing information to the Department of Justice as soon as reasonably possible, but not more than one working day after the date a controlled substance is released to the patient or patient’s representative, in a format approved and accepted by the DOJ. ![]() Please refer to your respective state licensing board for additional information regarding the CURES consultation requirement. Section 11165.4 of the Health and Safety Code, sets forth the requirements for mandatory consultation of CURES. Prescribers and Pharmacists can register by accessing the CURES User Registration. Prescriber and Pharmacist registration to access CURES is simple and fully automated. California licensed pharmacists must register for access to CURES upon issuance of a Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License. CURES Registration RequirementsĬalifornia law (Health and Safety Code Section 11165.1) requires all California licensed health care practitioners authorized to prescribe Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV and Schedule V controlled substances to register for access to CURES upon issuance of a Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substance Registration Certificate. Regulatory agency officials and law enforcement officials may access information in CURES only to assist the efforts of their agencies to control the diversion and resultant abuse of controlled substances. Licensed health care practitioners and licensed pharmacists may access information in CURES only for patients under their care. ![]() The controlled substances dispensation history of an individual that is received by a practitioner or pharmacist from CURES is subject to the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), including the HIPAA regulations in 45 Code of Federal Regulations parts 160 and 164.Īccess to CURES is strictly limited. The operation of CURES complies with all applicable federal and state privacy and security laws and regulations. CURES is committed to the reduction of prescription drug abuse and diversion without affecting legitimate medical practice or patient care. Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System California’s Prescription Drug Monitoring ProgramĬURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System) is a database of Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV and Schedule V controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in California serving the public health, regulatory oversight agencies, and law enforcement. ![]() ![]() The CURES database will reflect updated dispensation information within 24 - 72 hours from the time a dispenser reports the information. Additionally, dispensation reporting for Schedules II-V controlled substance prescriptions are required to be reported not more than one working day after the date a controlled substance is released to a patient or a patient’s representative. Beginning on January 1, 2021, dispensing pharmacies, clinics, or other dispensers are required to report dispensation data for Schedule V controlled substance prescriptions to the Department of Justice. ![]()
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