Board of Podiatry Opioid Prescription
Information on prescribing opioids for pain management.
NH Prescription Drug Monitoring Program
- New Hampshire Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Registration Information
- Training materials are available on the NH DHHS PDMP webpage.
Disposing of Unused Opioids
Board-Approved Risk Assessment Tools
- Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients with Pain-Revised (SOAPP®-R)
- Screener and Opioid Assessment for Patients with Pain (SOAPP)® Version 1.0 - 14Q
Clinical Resources
- Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment(SBIRT) is a strategy in the healthcare sector for reinforcing healthy behaviors, identifying problematic drug and alcohol use early, reducing substance misuse, and referring to treatment those who need it. This evidence based practice is a process with three main elements - Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment in medical settings.
- The NH DHHS Prescription Drug Monitoring Program offers prescribers and pharmacists a valuable tool for improving both patient care and the health and safety of our communities. By taking advantage of this resource, prescribers will not only better manage patients' health and prescription usage, but also promote public health and safety through the prevention and treatment for controlled substance abuse, and assist in the reduction of the diversion of controlled substances.
Treatment Tools
- The Board shares a sample pain contract for use by Podiatrists when treating patients with pain.
- Patient Information regarding acute pain.
- Buprenorphine providers are available to assist patients in need of medication assisted treatment for a substance use disorder.