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The Drug Control Program (DCP) promotes access to safe and effective pharmaceutical care services in Massachusetts and protects consumers against fraud, deception and unsafe practices in the distribution, handling and use of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The Program has statutory responsibility to set standards for the control of prescribing, dispensing and administration of pharmaceuticals by health care providers as well as distribution of pharmaceuticals by health care facilities (e.g. hospitals, clinics, long-term care) and other entities (e.g. manufacturers, distributors, community-based programs). The DCP undertakes initiatives to promote effective security and accountability measures and to prevent theft, tampering, misuse and abuse of drugs.

Drug Control Topics

• Drug Diversion
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR)
• Massachusetts List of Interchangeable Drugs (MLID) - Drug Formulary
• Medication Administration Program (MAP)
• Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP)
• Public Health Advisories
• Statutes, Regulations and Policies

What's New

• Joint Policy 2012-02 and FAQs on Pharmacist Administration of Vaccines 
• Advisory on Stock Supply of Epi-Pens for Schools 
• Fluoride Varnish Administration
• MA Online PMP Enrollment Packet 
  Enrollment form (one page) and instructions for providers.
• Drug Control Program Open Meeting Notices
• Guidance for the Nurse Anesthetist on Activities Involving Controlled Substances
• Elements of a Written Prescription

Quick Links

• Controlled Substances Laws and Regulations
• Drug Control Program Complaint Form
• Drug Incident Report Form and Protocol
• Joint Guidelines regarding Pharmacist Dispensing of Emergency Contraception
• MAP Policy Manual
• Massachusetts List of Interchangeable Drugs (MLID)
• Registration Application Forms and Information

Publications & Reports

• Medication Management Task Force Legislative Report
• Report of the Special Subcommittee on the Management of Acute and Terminal Pain

Related Links

• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Act M.G.L. Chapter 94C
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration: Drug Information
• Drug Enforcement Administration
• National Institute on Drug Abuse
• Board of Registration in Pharmacy
• Department of Public Health, Emergency Preparedness and Response

Contact Information

Drug Control Program
305 South Street, 2nd Floor
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
(617) 983-6700 - Telephone
(617) 524-8062 - Fax
Email: dcp.dph@state.ma.us
Website: www.mass.gov/dph/dcp

Grant Carrow
Director

 

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This information is provided by the Drug Control Program within the Department of Public Health.