June 2023

Michigan Automated Prescription System may not capture all information about a patient’s experience with controlled substances

Health care providers using the Michigan Automated Prescription System should know that the database may not capture information about some controlled substances in a patient’s history.

Substances not captured by MAPS include:

Controlled substances administered or dispensed to patients from opioid treatment programs, such as methadone and buprenorphine
Samples of controlled substances provided to a patient
Controlled substances dispensed by a doctor at a medical institution for a maximum of 48 hours

MAPS is an interactive database used to track controlled substances, schedule II through V, including gabapentin.

MAPS provides clinicians with important information about a patient’s controlled substance prescription history. It can be a valuable tool when considering treatment options and screening patients who may be at risk for abuse or diversion.

For more information on MAPS, visit the MI Automated Prescription System (MAPS)** website.

**Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan doesn't own or control this website.

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