D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-10303

Current through Register Vol. 71, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Rule 17-10303 - STANDARDS AND FORMAT FOR REPORTING

10303.1

The required prescription monitoring data subject to reporting pursuant to §§ 10301 and 10302 shall be transmitted electronically to the Program:

(a) Within twenty-four (24) hours of dispensing;

(b) In the format provided in the Electronic Reporting Standard for Prescription Monitoring Programs of the American Society for Automation in Pharmacy (ASAP), Version 4.2 (November 2011) or later; and;

(c) Shall be consecutive and include any covered substances dispensed after the last date and time reporting information was submitted.

10303.2

The Program shall make available a PDMP Instruction Manual that sets forth information about the required file layout format and acceptable media transmission for submitting the required reporting information.

10303.3

Prescription monitoring data subject to reporting pursuant to §§ 10301 and 10302 shall be transmitted to the Program in the required file layout format through the media transmission set forth in the PDMP Instruction Manual. Dispensers shall begin transmitting the required data on the date specified by the Program, which shall be no less than ninety (90) days after receiving notice from the Program.

10303.4

An alternative means of reporting may be approved by the Program based upon a written request for an exception if good cause is shown.

10303.5

Prescription monitoring data that is not accepted by the Program due to errors or omissions shall be corrected by the dispenser and resubmitted to the Program within twenty-four (24) hours after the dispenser receives notice of the errors or omissions.

10303.6

If a dispenser cannot submit the required prescription monitoring data electronic report due to a mechanical, electrical, or other technical failure, the dispenser shall:

(a) Notify the Program within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery of the technical failure;

(b) Describe in detail the specific circumstances preventing the dispenser from submitting the required report and include any available documentation; and

(c) Submit a report for each covered substance dispensed during the period of technical failure as soon as possible, but no later than three (3) business days following reestablishment of the means of electronic reporting.

D.C. Mun. Regs. tit. 17, r. 17-10303

Final Rulemaking published at 62 DCR 15828 (12/11/2015)