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Prescription Monitoring Program
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Audit
: Connecticut Prescription Monitoring Has Not Prevented A Rise In Drug Overdose Deaths
Despite great effort, the Connecticut Prescription Monitoring Program isn’t adequately tracking when strong drugs are prescribed or dispensed, according to a report by the state’s Auditor. The audit found that while most people made good use of the system, the program needs legal, enforcement, and data collection tweaks to be more effective. Launched in 2008, the monitoring program seeks to reduce the number of drug overdoses by tracking controlled substances. That hasn't happened. While Connecticut has seen a reduction in opioids dispensed over the last several years, the aud…