The Researched Abuse, Diversion and Addiction-Related Surveillance (RADARS^®) System is a prescription drug abuse, misuse and diversion surveillance system that collects timely product-and geographically-specific data.

The RADARS System measures rates of abuse, misuse and diversion throughout the United States, contributing to the understanding of trends and aiding the development of effective interventions. These data assist pharmaceutical companies in fulfillment of their regulatory obligations such as risk evaluation and mitigation strategies (REMS).

--Summary of Characteristics

  The RADARS System includes:

þ     Multiple programs

þ     Multiple distinct features and services

þ     Prescription drug abuse, misuse and diversion rate calculation using two denominators:

o        Rates per 100,000 persons provide a community-based perspective of prescription drug abuse, misuse and diversion

o        Rates per 1,000 Unique Recipients of Dispensed Drug (URDD) accounts for availability of the prescribed product in a given community. This perspective addresses the needs of health care professionals and regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration

þ     Three-digit ZIP code level identification of location of prescription drug abuse, misuse and diversion

þ     Monitoring of 11 drug substances which include more than 100 products or subcategories, each of which may be reported on and additional drug substances can easily be added

þ     Standardized procedures and quality assurance practices ensuring the accuracy and integrity of data collection and reporting

þ     Experienced, expert analysis and consultation  

þ     Research for the benefit of the scientific community and the general public