Citation

Tharp-Myers AM, Hobron K, Orr R. Acad. Forensic Pathol. 2017; 7(1): 73-79.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2017, National Association of Medical Examiners)

DOI

10.23907/2017.008

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

The Virginia Prescription Monitoring Program (VPMP) has been in effect since 2002, providing reports for prescribers, pharmacists, and other stakeholders in the growing opioid epidemic. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner is one such stakeholder and has found great efficacy in the program in investigating suspected drug-related deaths. This review examines the origins of the VPMP, its benefits, and limitations for use during death investigation.

© 2018 Academic Forensic Pathology International

Keywords: Forensic pathology Prescription monitoring program Opioids Medical examiner Coroner Death investigation

Language: en