Pennsylvania Department Of Health Names Meghna Patel To Lead Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced that Meghna Patel, MHA, has been named director of the state Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) Office. Patel will be responsible for developing and launching the PDMP online database that allows prescribers and dispensers of controlled substances to monitor who is obtaining opioids, who prescriptions are being obtained from, and how often they are prescribed. This critical online tool will support clinicians in identifying patients who may be struggling from the disease of addiction and help connect them with treatment services. The PDMP office also will be responsible for educating prescribers and dispensers about . . .