Information about CURES 2.0 Rollout

The California Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) -- known as Controlled Substance Utilization Review and Evaluation System (CURES) -- has been upgraded in conjunction with Senate Bill 809 andCalifornia Health & Safety Code ยง11165.1.

Are You Storing and Handling Childhood Vaccines in Accordance with CDC Guidelines for Vaccine Management?

The Cooperative of American Physicians, Inc. shares with members the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines related to proper handling and storage of these vaccines.

Update on Controlled Substance Prescription Forms

The California Medical Association (CMA) has provided additional information concerning the changes related to controlled substance prescription forms. This article will supplement the previous Risk E-Notes and provide more information about this change.

Do Medication Expiration Dates Matter?

During CAP's practice survey site visits with members, many questions arise about medication expiration dates, their validity, and what practices should do.

Do You Have a Procedure for E-Prescribed Refills?

This week's Risk E-Notes will address the following question posed to the CAP Hotline: May our office staff or medical assistants approve e-prescribed refill requests from a pharmacy?