IL Prescription Monitoring Program

Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)

A PDMP is a statewide electronic database that tracks all controlled substance prescriptions. Authorized users can access prescription data such as medications dispensed and doses.

PDMPs improve patient safety by allowing clinicians to:

• Identify patients who are obtaining opioids from multiple providers.
• Calculate the total amount of opioids prescribed per day (in MME/day).
• Identify patients who are being prescribed other substances that may increase risk of opioids—such as benzodiazepines.

Illinois Prescription Monitoring Program Data Dashboards

Substance Misuse Resources

CDC Information for Providers

• CDC Guidelines Factsheet

• CDC Guidelines Providers Poster

• Checklist for prescribing opioids for chronic pain

• CDC Guidelines Patients