Evolution of The National All Schedules PrescriptionElectronic Reporting Act (NASPER): A Public Law forBalancing Treatment of Pain and Drug Abuse and Diversion

The National All Schedules Prescription Electronic Reporting (NASPER) Act of 2005 is a law that provides for the establishment of a controlled substance monitoring program in each state, with communication between state programs. It amends the Public Health Service Act to require the United States (U.S.) Secretary of Health and Human Services to award 1-year grants to each state with an