A bill to require the use of prescription drug monitoring programs.

Bill 118 s 5563, also known as the "Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress that aims to mandate the use of prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs) across all states. PDMPs are electronic databases that track the prescribing and dispensing of controlled substances, such as opioids, in order to prevent abuse and diversion.

The bill requires healthcare providers to check the PDMP before prescribing certain medications to patients, in order to identify potential cases of overprescribing or doctor shopping. It also mandates that states share data with each other to prevent patients from crossing state lines to obtain multiple prescriptions.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions for training healthcare providers on how to use PDMPs effectively, as well as funding for states to improve and expand their existing programs. The goal of the legislation is to combat the opioid epidemic by ensuring that prescription drugs are being used safely and appropriately. Overall, Bill 118 s 5563 seeks to address the growing problem of prescription drug abuse by implementing a standardized and comprehensive approach to monitoring and regulating the prescribing of controlled substances.