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Triplicate prescription: an idea whose time has yet to come.
Maryland Medical Journal (Baltimore, Md. : 1985)
|January 1, 1989
Summary
Maryland officials are considering a triplication prescription program, a policy examined by many states. Despite its long history, few states have adopted this approach, with many rejecting it after review.
Area of Science:
- Public Health Policy
- Healthcare Legislation
Background:
- A triplication prescription program is under consideration by Maryland state officials.
- This policy concept has existed for nearly 50 years.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the potential introduction of triplication prescription legislation in Maryland.
- To provide context on the historical adoption and rejection of such programs in other states.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing state legislation and examination processes regarding triplication prescription programs.
- Analysis of historical data on state-level policy decisions concerning prescription programs.
Main Results:
- Only eight states have successfully enacted triplication prescription legislation to date.
- At least sixteen other states have examined and subsequently rejected similar legislation since 1964.
Conclusions:
- The adoption of triplication prescription programs is historically uncommon.
- Maryland's consideration of this program occurs against a backdrop of widespread state-level rejection.