Controlled Substances Database

System Requirements
In order to access the controlled substances database you must have the following:

• Internet access with Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or above)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 6.0 or above)
• A computer from which you can print
• A working e-mail address

Access
Under Arizona law only the following persons or entities are allowed access to the controlled substances database. Access is controlled by ASBP through careful identity and credential check.

• A licensed medical practitioner (MD, DO, DDS, DMD, DPM, NP, PA, OD, ND, NMD, DVM, HMD) for information concerning a current or prospective patient. To request access by a medical practitioner: medical practitioner
• A licensed pharmacist for information related to the patient or prescriber of a controlled substance prescription presented to be filled. To request pharmacist access: pharmacist
• An individual requesting the individual’s own prescription monitoring program information. To request patient access: patient
• Authorized representatives of the professional licensing boards for a complaint or investigation of a licensee as authorized under A.R.S. § 36-2604(C)(3). To request board access: boards
• Federal, State, and local law enforcement authorities for an individual complaint or investigation as authorized under A.R.S. 36-2604(C)(4). To request law enforcement access: law enforcement
• AHCCCS Administration authorities for a compliant or investigation of a persons receiving services under A.R.S. Tile 36, Chapter 29 as authorized under A.R.S. 36-2604(C)(5). To request AHCCCS access: AHCCCS

Penalty for Misuse of the Data System
Any person who knowingly discloses information received from the controlled substances prescription database in a manner inconsistent with a legitimate professional or regulatory purpose, a legitimate law enforcement purpose, the terms of a court order, or as otherwise expressly authorized by A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 28 is guilty of a Class 6 felony.

The reports generated from the controlled substances database contain confidential information, including patient identifiers, and are not public records. The information should not be provided to any other persons or entity.