KASPER (Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting)
New on the KASPER Web site:
Updated KASPER Regulation
The administrative regulation covering the KASPER program (902 KAR 55:110) has been modified and approved by the Kentucky Legislature. The KASPER Statutes and Regulations document included in the KASPER Documents and Forms section below contains the updated regulation text.
Links to Tennessee and West Virginia Prescription Monitoring Programs
The Tennessee and West Virginia prescription monitoring programs are now available for Kentucky healthcare providers. The KASPER Links section below now contains links to the Tennessee and West Virginia programs as well as links to the programs for Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Virginia.
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How do I Access KASPER? |
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KASPER access is for practitioners, dispensers, law enforcement officials and licensure boards.
Send paper KASPER account applications with all required supporting documentation to:
Drug Enforcement and Professional Practices Branch
KASPER Registration
275 E. Main St. HS2CB
Frankfort, Ky. 40621
For KASPER password reset and technical support contact the KASPER help desk by e-mail or call (502) 564-2703
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KASPER Contact Information |
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KASPER is administered by the Drug Enforcement and Professional Practices Branch (DEPPB) at (502) 564-7985.
Staff members from the Office of the Inspector General are available to conduct informational presentations on KASPER for civic groups, and KASPER training sessions for health care organizations.
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What is KASPER? |
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Abuse, misuse, diversion and illegal sale of prescription drugs are some of the largest threats facing the safety and welfare of the citizens of Kentucky.
What is KASPER? The Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting System (KASPER) tracks controlled substance prescriptions dispensed within the state. A KASPER report shows all scheduled prescriptions for an individual over a specified time period, the prescriber and the dispenser. Enhanced KASPER (eKASPER) provides Web-based access to KASPER data.
KASPER is a reporting system designed to be:
- A source of information for practitioners and pharmacists.
- An investigative tool for law enforcement.
KASPER is not intended to:
- Prevent people from obtaining needed drugs.
- Decrease the number of doses dispensed.
Who can obtain a KASPER report?
Access to KASPER reports is carefully controlled through identity and credential checks and secure Web access. KASPER reports are available only to the entities and health care professionals listed below:
- Prescribers for medical treatment of a current or prospective patient,
- Dispensers for pharmaceutical treatment for a patient,
- Law enforcement officers for a bona fide drug-related investigation,
- Licensure boards for an investigation of a licensee,
- Medicaid for utilization review on a recipient,
- A grand jury by subpoena, and
- A judge or probation or parole officer administering a drug diversion or probation program.
How do I recognize a prescription drug problem?
Prescription drug addiction warning signs include:
Physical: Fatigue, repeated health complaints, red and glazed eyes, and a lasting cough
Emotional: Personality change, sudden mood changes, low self-esteem, irritability, irresponsible behavior, poor judgment, depression, general lack of interest,
Family: Starting arguments, breaking rules, withdrawing from the family
School or Work: Decreased interest, negative attitude, many absences, truancy, visiting many doctors
Social Problems: New anti-social friends, problems with the law, withdrawal from friends
Take the CAGE Test*
Assessing Prescription Drug Use Problems - Four Simple Questions
- Have you ever felt the need to Cut down on your use of prescription drugs?
- Have you ever felt Annoyed by remarks your friends or loved ones made about your use of prescription drugs?
- Have you ever felt Guilty or remorseful about your use of prescription drugs?
- Have you Ever used prescription drugs as a way to "get going" or to "calm down?"
Two or more affirmative answers may indicate probable drug addiction. Any single affirmative answer deserves further evaluation. Please discuss the results with your doctor or other health care professional.
*Adapted from Ewing, J.A. "Detecting Alcoholism: The CAGE Questionnaire." Journal of the American Medical Association 252(14):1905-1907, 1984.
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How do I Learn More or Obtain Help? |
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If you need immediate assistance, contact:
Substance Abuse Hot Line (888) 729-8028
Additional resources for help and information:
Support for friends and family of abusers:
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KASPER Links |
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KASPER Documents and Forms |
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KASPER Statutes and Regulations [PDF - 117K]
KASPER Overview Presentation [PDF - 421K]
2006 KASPER Satisfaction Survey Summary [PDF - 256K]
2004 KASPER Satisfaction Survey Summary Report [PDF - 177K]
KASPER Summary Report Version 2 [PDF - 847K]
KASPER Fax Report Request Forms. Please note - effective February 5, 2008 faxed KASPER report requests will not be honored for users who have not completed the Web-based eKASPER Identification Management process. If you have questions about the process, please contact the eKASPER Help Desk at ekasperhelp@ky.gov.
Fax Report Request Form - Practitioners [PDF - 66K]
Fax Report Request Form - Law Enforcement [PDF - 66K]
Fax Report Request Form - Drug Court Judges [PDF - 66K]
Veterinarian KASPER Form
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