2006 Louisiana Laws - RS 40:1006 — Reporting of prescription monitoring information

§1006.  Reporting of prescription monitoring information

A.  Each dispenser shall submit to the board information regarding each prescription dispensed for a controlled substance or drug monitored by the program.  The information submitted for each prescription shall include, at a minimum, data relative to the identification of the following elements of the transaction:

(1)  Prescriber information.

(2)  Patient information.

(3)  Prescription information.

(4)  Controlled substance or drug information.

(5)  Dispenser information.

B.  Each dispenser shall submit the required information in accordance with transmission methods and frequency established by the board; however, the frequency shall not be more than once per week.

C.  The board may issue a waiver to a dispenser who is unable to submit prescription information by electronic means.  The waiver shall state the format and frequency with which the dispenser shall submit the required information.

D.  Any person or entity required to report information concerning prescriptions to the board or to its designated agent pursuant to the requirements of this Part shall not be liable to any person or entity for any claim of damages as a result of the act of reporting the information and no lawsuit may be predicated thereon.  Any person or entity who submits report information in good faith containing prescription information that is not the subject of the PMP shall not be liable to any person or entity for any claim of damages and no lawsuit may be predicated thereon.

Acts 2006, No. 676, §1, eff. July 1, 2006.