AbstractThe prescription drug abuse epidemic continues to grow. This multifaceted problem requires a multifaceted solution. In this installment, we discuss prescription drug monitoring programs and their relevance to hospital pharmacies.Get full access to this articleView all access options for this article.Get accessReferences1.National Association of Boards of Pharmacy. Stakeholders' challenges and red flag warning signs related to prescribing and dispensing controlled substances. https://nabp.pharmacy/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Red-Flags-Controlled-Substances-03-2015.pdf. Accessed February 26, 2017.