Drug Control Program

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

• Guidance on MA Online PMP Automatic Enrollment and Requirements for Utilization
• Revised Massachusetts Controlled Substances (MCSR) application forms
• MA Online PMP Enrollment Forms
• Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Amendments to Prescription Monitoring Program Regulations
• Joint Policy 2012-02 and FAQs on Pharmacist Administration of Vaccines 
• Advisory on Stock Supply of Epi-Pens for Schools 
• Guidance for the Nurse Anesthetist on Activities Involving Controlled Substances
• Elements of a Written Prescription

Quick Links

• Application for Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration
• 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)

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
99 Chauncy Street
Boston, MA 02111
phone: 617-983-6700
email: dcp.dph@state.ma.us
website: www.mass.gov/dph/dcp

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