cures patient activity report

by Darlene Corwin II 3 min read

CURES - Prescription Drug Monitoring Program

26 hours ago Revised Reporting Requirements for Controlled Substances – The dispensing of a controlled substance must be reported to the Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) within one working day after the medication is released to the patient or the patient’s representative. Previously, the deadline to report was seven days after dispensing. >> Go To The Portal


This requirement means that unless an exemption exists in law, a physician must query the CURES database and run a Patient Activity Report (PAR) on each patient the first time a patient is prescribed, ordered, or administered a Schedule II-IV controlled substance. The PAR must be run within twenty-four hours, or the previous business day, before prescribing, ordering, or administering the controlled substance. In addition, a physician must also query the database at least once every four months if the controlled substance remains a part of the patient's treatment plan. Please go to the Board's website for more information.

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What information is included in a cures report?

CURES contains the following information: patient name, patient date of birth, patient address, prescriber name, prescriber DEA number, pharmacy name, pharmacy license number, date prescription was filled, prescription number, drug name, form, quantity and strength, refill number, and number of days supply.

What is cures access and how does it work?

Registering for CURES access allows the healthcare provider to access patient activity reports before prescribing controlled substances. The current registration process requires the healthcare provider to complete the online application and submit a notarized application as well.

How do I obtain a cures prescription history report?

An individual can obtain his or her CURES prescription history report through the Information Practices Act (IPA).

What is the purpose of a patient activity report?

CURES Patient Activity Report (PAR)  Prescribing and dispensing history of Schedule II-IV controlled substances.  Registered prescribers and dispensers can quickly review a patient’s controlled substance history.  Enables a prescriber to identify and prevent drug abuse through accurate & rapid tracking.

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How do I get a cure report?

The required notification may be accomplished electronically by logging into the prescriber's CURES account, or by emailing SecurityPrinter@doj.ca.gov to obtain a report to file with the California DOJ. Prescribers should also notify the California State Board of Pharmacy at BOPcomplaint@dca.ca.gov.

What information is displayed on the CURES activity report?

A CURES Patient Activity Report contains , as applicable, the following information: patient first name, patient last name, patient date of birth, patient gender, patient address, animal name, number of prescriptions, prescriber name, prescriber DEA number, prescriber address, pharmacy name, pharmacy license number, ...

What are cure reports?

CURES (Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System) is a database of Schedule II, Schedule III, Schedule IV and Schedule V controlled substance prescriptions dispensed in California serving the public health, regulatory oversight agencies, and law enforcement.

Who can run a CURES report?

While a physician can have a registered delegate request the CURES report, the report will go into the physician's dashboard on CURES so the physician can review the PAR prior to prescribing, ordering, administering, or furnishing. 4.

How far back does a CURES report go?

Patient Search – Prescribers & Dispensers For Prescriber, Dispenser, and Delegate users, CURES records can be searched up to 12 months using the date range option.

Do pharmacists have to check CURES?

California licensed pharmacists must register for access to CURES 2.0 by July 1, 2016, or upon issuance of a Board of Pharmacy Pharmacist License, whichever occurs later.

Who can access CURES database?

Who has access to CURES information? As outlined in Health & Safety Code section 11165.1(a)(1)(A), prescribers authorized to prescribe, order, administer, furnish, or dispense Schedule II, III, or IV controlled substances, and pharmacists, may access CURES data for patient care purposes.

When did CURES become mandatory?

C.U.R.E.S. Mandated The C.U.R.E.S. 2.0 medication database was certified as ready for statewide use on April 2, 2018. Six months later, starting October 2, 2018, all California physicians and other prescribing health care professionals were mandated by California Medical Board rules to consult C.U.R.E.S. C.U.R.E.S.

What means cure?

1 : something (as a drug or medical treatment) that brings about recovery from a disease or illness : remedy a cure for colds. 2 : recovery or relief from a disease His cure was complete. 3 : something that solves a problem or improves a bad situation.

Is Gabapentin a controlled substance?

Gabapentin is not currently controlled under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970.

Is tramadol a controlled substance?

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Ultram® package insert indicate that tramadol is a controlled substance which contains an opioid.

Is Adderall a controlled substance?

DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE ADDERALL® is a Schedule II controlled substance. Amphetamines have been extensively abused.