21 chapters · 185 sections in this title.
D.C. Code § 48-853.01 Definitions
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For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Administer” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 48-901.02(1). (2) “Controlled substance” shall have the same meaning as provided in § 48-901.02(4). (3) “Controlled Substances Act” means Unit A of Chapter 9 of this title [§…
D.C. Code § 48-853.02 Program establishment; Director’s authority
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(a) There is established the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program within the Department. The Program shall: (1) Establish, maintain, and administer an electronic system to monitor the dispensing of covered substances; (2) Provide dispensers with a basic file layout to enable elec…
D.C. Code § 48-853.03 Reporting requirements; exceptions
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(a)(1) Each dispenser shall submit to the Program the required reporting information for each prescription dispensed for a covered substance within 24 hours after the covered substance is dispensed, unless otherwise established by the Director through rulemaking, but this does no…
D.C. Code § 48-853.04 Authority to access database
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A prescriber or dispenser authorized to access the information in the possession of the Program pursuant to this chapter may delegate, pursuant to regulations promulgated by the Director to implement the provisions of this section, such authority to up to 2 health care profession…