Washington Veterinary PDMP Reporting Guide

Status: ⚠️ QUARTERLY PDMP REPORTING REQUIRED

Washington PDMP Requirements for Veterinarians (WAC 246-470-035):

What You Must Report:

• All Schedule II-V controlled substances

• ONLY when dispensed for MORE than a 14-day supply

• Dispensing events only (not prescriptions sent to pharmacies)

• All drugs identified by the Board of Pharmacy under WAC 246-470-020

Reporting Timeline:

• Minimum: Quarterly submission required

• Recommended: Submit as frequently as possible for data relevance

• Method: Online submission through PMP AWARxE

Key Distinction: Unlike pharmacies (which report daily/weekly), veterinarians have less stringent requirements with quarterly reporting acceptable.

Data Fields Required:

• Patient information (pet and owner)

• Drug dispensed and quantity

• Date of dispensing

• Days supply

• Prescriber information

How PawScripts Helps:

• Automatic tracking of reportable prescriptions

• Quarterly report generation in PDMP format

• Compliance dashboard showing reporting status

• Export ready for direct upload to PMP AWARxE

• [PLACEHOLDER: Confirm PDMP integration features]

Washington Resources:

• Washington State Department of Health PMP

• Washington State Veterinary Medical Association (WSVMA)

• PMP AWARxE Portal

Washington PDMP Reporting Guide for Veterinarians PDF