FAQs
Cures & Patient Activity Reports
- What information may be obtained from CURES?
CURES contains the patient name, date of birth, drug name, drug form, strength, quantity, pharmacy name, pharmacy number and the prescribing physician information.
- Who has access to CURES information?
As outlined in 11165(c) of the Health & Safety Code "Data obtained from CURES shall only be provided to appropriate state, local and federal persons or public agencies for disciplinary, civil, or criminal purposes and to other agencies or entities as determined by the Department of Justice, for educational, peer review, statistical, or research purposes, provided that patient information, including any medical prescribers, pharmacists, law enforcement personnel for investigative purposes and state boards which assist the medical community."
- What do I do if the information in CURES is not correct?
Be prepared to tell the person in the CURES unit which Patient Activity Report you are looking at and he/she will pull the copy from the Program files.
- What field of information is incorrect and why.
- Do you know the correct information and please give your name and telephone number.
- A technician from the unit will look into the matter and will call you back to verify what has transpired.
- What do I do if a patient expresses concern regarding the infomation obtained from CURES?
- Do not provide a copy of the PAR to the patient.
- You may refer a patient to our public number
- What should I do if I suspect my patient may be "doctor shopping"?
Call and ask to speak to the supervisor
- If I am an out-of-state doctor may I request a PAR?
Yes, if we can verify your DEA number and the person is under your care.
- How do I contact the CURES Program?
CURES 4949 Broadway Sacramento, CA 9582 Phone: (916) 319-9062 Fax: (916) 319-9448