Senate Bill 68 aims to amend existing statutes related to the prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP) in Wisconsin. The bill extends the requirement for practitioners to review a patient's records under the PDMP before issuing a prescription order from the original deadline of April 1, 2025, to April 1, 2030. Additionally, it extends the mandate for the Controlled Substances Board to conduct quarterly reviews of the PDMP's outcomes, pushing the deadline from October 30, 2025, to October 30, 2030.

These changes are intended to enhance the monitoring of prescription drug dispensing and ensure that practitioners have access to necessary patient information for informed prescribing decisions. By extending these deadlines, the bill seeks to maintain oversight and accountability within the PDMP, ultimately aiming to address issues related to substance abuse and improve public health outcomes in Wisconsin.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 961.385(2)(cs)1, 961.385, 961.385(5)(b), 961.385(6)(a)
Text as Enrolled: 961.385(2)(cs)1, 961.385, 961.385(5)(b), 961.385(6)(a)