Pharmacy Consulting: NABP PMP InterConnect Makes Pharmacy Staffing and Operations Safer by Counteracting Prescription Drug Abuse Across State Lines

Miami, FL, September 1, 2015 (Newswire.com) - In the U.S. alone, a staggering 15 million people have been reported abusing prescription drugs in 2015. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the most widely abused drugs in the U.S. are now doctor prescribed painkillers, tranquilizers, and stimulants. This nationwide epidemic causes great concern in the pharmacy industry, as the increase in dependency on prescription drugs for non-medical use has led to a new variety of drug abusers. These drug abusers are crossing state lines to doctor shop for narcotic prescription medications once their local supply is no longer attainable.

The new NABP PMP InterConnect prescription monitoring program allows authorized PMP users to gain access to interstate data by logging directly into their secure database. Empire Pharmacy Consultants, the leading pharmacy staffing and pharmacy consulting firm in the U.S. understands the urgent need for a nationwide prescription monitoring program. EPC supports the efforts that have led to 30 states becoming part of the NABP PMP InterConnect program in the battle against prescription drug abuse.  

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The NABP InterConnect, a highly secure communications exchange that allows for the transmission of PMP information to participating states, provides ease of identifying patients with a history of drug abuse or misuse problems. The increasing issue of patients crossing state lines to obtain additional prescriptions can be prevented by data sharing through a prescription monitoring program such as this.

Now, physicians and pharmacists can connect via web on this shared NABP InterConnect program as the first line of intervention against drug abusers seeking controlled substances. The importance of such a program has participation across the United States and is quickly growing. With 30 states now participating in this program, the unified effort to combat this growing dependency issue is evident and it’s only a matter of time before the remaining states follow suit.

As a company started by a pharmacist, Empire Pharmacy Consultants feels there is much benefit to seeking pharmacy staffing and pharmacy consulting services, or to enlist experts like EPC when you are choosing to open your own pharmacy. As more states get on board with innovative prescription monitoring programs like the NABP PMP InterConnect program, EPC will assist clients in integrating its use, so that pharmacy owner and staff can do their part in helping to detect preventable substance abuse issues while preforming daily pharmacy operations.

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Times are changing. A pharmacy is a unique work environment with ever evolving expectations and regulations. As the premiere pharmacy consulting and staffing firm, Empire Pharmacy Consultants has top pharmacy professionals on our team to partner with clients and assist them with all of their business needs, from development, to staffing, to management, expert consulting, and more.

In addition to exceptional pharmacy staffing and consulting services, EPC offers training and compliance practices instruction, ensuring that each business is compliant with all federally regulated programs, and informed on new programs like the NABP PMP InterConnect. Empire Pharmacy Consultants makes sure clients are well versed in pharmacy safety and accountability, in addition to providing the tools and resources that they need to grow and sustain profitability. To learn more about Empire Pharmacy Consultants at: (855) 374-1029, or visit: www.empirepharmacyconsultants.com.