The RADARS System includes:
þ Multiple signal detection systems
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