(1) The following behavior indicates controlled substance abuse:
A patient who within a 90-day time period: (1) obtains a prescription for a controlled substance as defined in Section 893.055(1)(c), F.S., from more than one prescriber; and (2) is dispensed a controlled substance as defined in Section 893.055(1)(c), F.S., from five or more pharmacies.
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    (2) Upon identifying a patient who exhibits or for whom the behavior outlined in subsection (1), has been exhibited, the Program Manager may provide relevant information to the identified health care practitioners who have prescribed or dispensed controlled substances to the identified patient within the 90-day period.
Rulemaking Authority 893.055 FS. Law Implemented 893.055(2) FS. History-New 5-21-12, Amended 12-11-19.