State Drug Program Not Ready

Wisconsin is one of a handful of states that hasn't implemented an active prescription drug monitoring program. Under a law passed in 2009, the state's 1,200 pharmacies and other dispensers of frequently abused prescription drugs had to start gathering data on each order filled starting Jan. 1. However, a database to collect the information isn't ready. Full Story: WIZM

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I am VERY disappointed to read this.
This country has such a HUGE problem with prescription drug abuse and people fraudulently getting pills etc. They really need to get a hold on this!
I know it will not stop the problem, but, it certainly won't hurt!

Why is Wisconsin behind other states on this? I just don't see any reason behind it.
It should be a PRIORITY!

This is an outrage! Get it DONE already

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