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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.
Compared to Distribution
the value is in the best half of communities.
the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.
the value is in the worst quarter of communities.
Compared to Target
meets target; 
does not meet target.
Compared to a Single Value
lower than the comparison value;
higher than the comparison value;
not statistically different from comparison value.
Trend
non-significant change over time; 
significant change over time; 
no change over time.
Compared to Prior Value
higher than the previous measurement period;
lower than the previous measurement period;
no statistically different change from previous measurement period.
Significantly better than the overall value
Significantly worse than the overall value
No significant difference with the overall value
No data on significance available
PDMP Patient Searches/ Prescriptions Dispensed
Measurement Period: Q4 2019
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This indicator represents utilization of the St. Louis County Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) by healthcare providers. The value is the percent of controlled substance prescriptions filled where a healthcare provider has also reviewed a patient's prescription history (patient searches).
Why is this important?
The St. Louis County PDMP monitors the prescribing and dispensing of schedule II-IV controlled substances, which include prescription opioids, benzodiazepines, and stimulants. The PDMP is a clinical tool for healthcare providers to review their patient’s prescription history as part of patient care. The PDMP is an important tool for healthcare providers, and DPH is monitoring PDMP utilization. Healthcare providers are encouraged to utilize the PDMP as part of patient care to help reduce the risk of their patient experiencing a dangerous drug interaction or developing opioid use disorder. Specific activities are focused on increasing utilization and aiming to prevent patients from developing opioid use disorder.
Region: PDMP
41.0%
Source:
stlouisco: St. Louis County Opioid Action Plan
Measurement period: Q4 2019
Maintained by: Saint Louis County Department of Public Health
Last update: January 2020
Measurement period: Q4 2019
Maintained by: Saint Louis County Department of Public Health
Last update: January 2020
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Data Source
- stlouisco: St. Louis County Opioid Action Plan
Maintained By: Saint Louis County Department of Public Health
Filed under: Health, Health / Medications & Prescriptions, Health / Alcohol & Drug Use