KASPER (Kentucky All Schedule Prescription Electronic Reporting)
New on the KASPER Web site:
KASPER Presentation Available
The following file is a copy of the KASPER presentation from the Prescription Diversion and Pain Management Workshop conducted in Hazard on Jan. 21.
KASPER Presentation - Prescription Diversion & Pain Management Workshop [PDF - 1361K]
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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.
Dispenser Reporting Information
Pharmacies and other dispensers that dispense controlled substances in Kentucky are required to report to KASPER within every seven days as provided for under KRS 218A.202 and 902 KAR 55:110. RelayHealth currently serves as the data collection agent for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.
Please contact RelayHealth for information and guidance on reporting dispensed controlled substance information to KASPER. RelayHealth can be reached by phone at 800-892-0333 and by email at kypmp@RelayHealth.com; or visit the RelayHealth Web site: RelayHealth - KASPER Data Collection. 
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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 - 460K]
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.
KASPER Report Fax Request Providers [PDF - 99K]
KASPER Report Fax Request Law Enforcement [PDF - 100K]
KASPER Report Fax Request Drug Court Judges [PDF - 100K]
Veterinarian KASPER Form
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KASPER Quarterly Trend Reports |
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