Res 09-11RESOLUTION NCI. 09-11
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE CONTINUANCE OF
THE PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM
IMPLEMENTED IN SECTION 893.055, FLORIDA STATUTES;
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
and
WHEREAS, Florida has a serious problem with the illegal diversion of prescription drugs;
WHEREAS, approximately 7 people a day die in Florida from improper use of
prescription drugs; and
WHEREAS, Section F.S. 893.055 establishes a prescription drug monitoring program; and
WHEREAS, the development of the prescription drug monitoring program database has
been funded through grants and private hands; and
WHEREAS, the continuing operation of the prescription drug monitoring program is
estimated to cast $500,000 which is less than one one-thousandth of the state's overall budget; and
WHEREAS, Florida is the largest population state wid7out some type of prescription drug
monitoring program; and
WHEREAS, nationally Florida is perceived in a negative light for its proliferation of pill
mills and out-of--state users flocking to Florida for the drugs; and
WHEREAS, prescription drug monitoring programs in other states have proven
successful; and
WHEREAS, the Government Accounting Office issued a report as early as 1992 notuZg
that prescription drug monitoring programs are beneficial; and
WHEREAS, d7e diversion of prescription drugs is a statewide problem calling for a
statewide solution; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Medical Association supported the adoption of Senate Bi11462 in
2009 that established the prescription drug monitoring program; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties are limited in their ability to prevent patients from
traveling between jurisdictions to doctor shop and obtain multiple prescriptions; and
WHEREAS, the prescription drug monitoring program would provide a tool for doctors
and pharmacists to use to determine if a patient is doctor shopping or has purchased an excessive
amount of prescribed drugs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the City of Delray Beach does not support the Governor's $udget
Recommendation Conforming Bill, Office of Dnag Control/Statewide Office for Suicide Prevention
that repeals section 893.055 Florida Statutes.
Section 2. That the Ciry of Delray Beach supports the continued implementation of the
prescription drug monitoring program and the associated database.
Section 3. This Resolution shall t<nke effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on the 18S day of March, 2011.
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TO: Mayor and City Commissioners
FROM: David T. Harden, City Manager
DATE: February 23, 2011
SLIBTECT: AGEND i EM B, - REG C MMISSION MEETING OF MA CH 1
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ITEM BEFORE COMMISSION
This is before the Commission for approval of Resolution No. 09-11 to support the continuance of the
prescription dr~xg monitoring program authorized in Section $93.055 of the Florida Statutes.
BACKGROUND
Florida Statutes Section $93.55 outlines the state prescription drug monitoring program (which has not
yet been implemented). Governor Scott has proposed repealing the program. The attached resolution
opposes the repeal and supports the continued implementation of the prescription drug monitoring
program and associated database.
1~FCOMMENDATION
Recommend approval of Resolution No. 09-11.
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RESOLUTION N0.09-11
A RESOLUTION SPORTING T'HE CONTINUANCE OF TI JE
PRESCRIPTION DRUG MONITORING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED IN
SECTION 893.055, FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
and
WHEREAS, Florida has a serious problem with the illegal diversion of prescription drugs; and
WHEREAS, ay?praximately 7 people a day die in Florida from improper use of proscription dnigs;
WHEREAS, Section F.S. 893.055 establishes a proscription drug monitoring program; and
WHEREAS, the development of the prescription drug monitoring program database has been
hauled through grants and private f~xru~s; and
WHEREAS, the continuing oper~rtion of the prescription drug monitoring program is estimated to
cost $500,000 which is less than one one-thousandth of the state's overall budget; and
WHEREAS, Florida is the largest population state without some type of prescription dn.ig
monitoring pragc~am; and
WHEREAS, nationally Florida is perceived in a negative light for its proliferation of pill mills and
out-of-state users flocking to Florida far the dn.~,s; and
WHEREAS, pr~.~scrption drug rnitoring progc~ams in other states have proven succ~7sftrl; and
WHEREAS, the Gavemmexlt Accounting Office issued a report as early as 1992 noting that
prescription dnig monitoring programs are beneficial; and
WHEREAS, the diversion of prescription drugs is a statewide problem calling for a statewide
solution; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Medical Association supported the adoption of Senate Bill 462 in 2009 that
establi;>hed the prescription dn~g monitoru-ig program; and
WHEREAS, cities and counties are limited in their ability to prevent patients from traveling betw~z
j urisclictions to doctor shop and obtain rrnaltiple prescriptions; and
WHEREAS, the pr~~criptian drug xrorritaring program ~wuld provide a tool far doctors and
pharirti~cists to use to detern~rine if a patient is dactax snapping ar has purchased an excessive amount of
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section I, That the Gty of Delray Beach does not s~uppart the GoverYwx's Budget Reca~datian
Conforrxuing Bill, Office of Drug Control/Statewide Office far Suicide Prevention that rE~peals se+ctian 893.055
Florida Statutes.
Section 2. That the City of Delray Beach supports the continued implementation of the prescription
drug monitoring pram and the associated database.
S~;cton 3, This Resolution sihall take effect irnzrseciiatelyugon adoption
PASSED AND ADOPTED in rk}gu]ar sedan on the day of , 2011.
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House of Representative
Representative Lori $ermasY -District 86
District Office
203 Nordzeast 1" Avenue
Delray $each, Florida 33444-3714
Dear Representative $errnan:
Please find attached Resolution No. 09-11 to support continuance of the prescription drug
monitoring program authorized by Section $93.055 of tl~e Florida Stat~ites. The City
Commission passed and adopted Resolution Na. 09-11 at the Regular Conunissian Meeting
of March 1, 2011.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (5G1) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
Chevelle D. Nubia, CMC'
City Clerk
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Dear Mr. Chase:
please find attached Resolution No. 09-11 to support continuance of the prescription drug
monitoring program authorized by Section $93.055 of the Florida Statutes. Tlie City
Cotntnission passed and adopted Resolution No. 09-11 at the Regular Conrs7ussion Meeting
of March 1, 2011.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office $:00 a.rn. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
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Ciry Clerk
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Palm Beach County Legislative Delegation
301 1`1ord~ Olive Avenue
Stute #1101
West Palm. Beach, Florida 33401
March 8, 2011
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The Florida Senate
Senator .Ellyn Bogdanoff -District 25
District Office
1845 Cordova Road
State #202
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316
Dear Senator Bogdanoff:
Please find attached Resolution No. 09-11 to support continuance of the prescription drug
tnorutoring program authorized by Section 893.055 of the Florida Statutes. The City
Cosrzrra.ission passed and adopted Resolution No. 09-11 at the Regular Commission Meetuzg
of March 1, 2011.
1f we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a. m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
Chevelle D. Nubin, CMC
Ciry Clerlr
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Tlie Florida Senate
Senator Christopher L. "Chris" Smith -District 29
District Office
1101 N.1/. 40`'' Court Suite #1
Oal~land Parlc, l~lorida 33334
Dear Senator Smith:
Please find attached Resolution No. 09-11 to support continuance of dze prescription drug
monitoruZg program authorized by Section 893.055 of the Florida Statutes. The City
Commission passed and adopted Resolution No. 09-11 at the Regular Comnussion Meeting
of March 1, 2011.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please caIl the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
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Lynn Tipton, Director of Membership Development
Florida League of Cities, Inc.
Post Office Box 1757
Tallahassee, Florida 32302-1757
Dear Ms. Tipton:
Please find attached Resolution No. 09-11 to support continuance of the prescription drug
monitoring program authorized by Section $93.055 of the Florida Statutes. The City
Comnussion passed and adopted Resolution No. 09-11 at the Regular Commission Meetuzg
of March 1, 2011.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
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Jamie Titcomb, Executive Director
Palm Beach County League of Cities, Inc.
Post Office Box 1989
Governmental Center
West Palm Beach, Flarida 33402
Dear Mr. Titcomb:
Please find attached Resolution No. 09-11 to support continuance of the prescription drug
monitoring program authorized by Section 893.055 of the Florida Statutes. The Cit51
Comnussion passed and adopted Resalution No. 09-12 at d1e Regular Carnrr7.ission Meeting
of March 1, 2011.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5;00 p.m., Monday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sincerely,
Chevelle D. Nubuz, CMC
Ciry Clerk
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March 8, 2011
The Honarabie Rick Scott
Governor of Florida
The Capital
400 S. Manroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0001
Dear Governor Scott:
Please find attached Resolution No. 09-11 to support continuance of the prescription drug
monitoring program authorized by Section 893.055 of the Florida Statutes. `I'lxe City
Catntnission passed and adopted Resolution No. 09-11 at the Regular Commission Meeting
of March 1, 2011.
If we can be of any assistance to you, please call the office 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., iVlanday
through Friday at (561) 243-7051.
Sitxcerely,
Chevelle D. Nubin, CIVIC
City Clerk
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