This bill amends Minnesota Statutes to enhance the reporting requirements and access provisions of the Minnesota prescription monitoring program. It expands the categories of individuals exempt from reporting requirements to include those whose prescriptions are mailed or delivered to another state, provided that the data is reported to that state's monitoring program. Additionally, dispensers are mandated to notify patients or their authorized representatives about the use of their data for program administration purposes and must correct any data errors within seven calendar days. The bill also allows licensed pharmacists and dispensing practitioners to verify corrections made to the data and clarifies that access to the data is limited to those with a legitimate need, such as prescribers and dispensers involved in patient care.

Moreover, the bill introduces new requirements for permissible users of the electronic data system, including compliance audits and response protocols for random audits conducted by the board. Users must respond to inquiries within 30 days or risk deactivation of their access. It also requires users who delegate data access to conduct quarterly audits and promptly revoke access if inappropriate usage is identified. The bill clarifies immunity from liability for pharmacists, prescribers, or dispensers reporting to the program when acting in good faith and specifies that they are not required to obtain patient information from the program unless mandated. Additionally, it includes a one-time appropriation of $753,500 for the Board of Pharmacy to support the program, available until June 30, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 152.126