22 M.R.S. §7261: Purpose - Article 1

The purpose of the interstate prescription monitoring program compact, referred to in this chapter as "the compact," is to provide a mechanism for state prescription monitoring programs to securely share prescription data to improve public health and safety. The compact is intended to:

1. Enhance state prescription monitoring programs. Enhance the ability of state prescription monitoring programs, in accordance with state laws, to provide an efficient and comprehensive tool for:

A. Practitioners to monitor patients and support treatment decisions;

B. Law enforcement officials to conduct diversion investigations when authorized by state law;

C. Regulatory agencies to conduct investigations or other appropriate reviews when authorized by state law; and

D. Other uses of prescription drug data authorized by state law for purposes of curtailing illegal substance use and diversion; and

2. Provide technology infrastructure. Provide a technology infrastructure to facilitate secure data transmission.