Five states rang in the new year with an Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) mandate going into effect in an effort to combat the opioid epidemic and abuse of prescription drugs. On January 1, 2020 Arizona, Iowa, North Carolina, Oklahoma, … Continue reading →
Pennsylvania House Bill 353, under 2018 Act 96, goes into effect on October 24, 2019 requiring all controlled substances to be electronically prescribed and received by the filling pharmacy. This includes all Schedule II through V drugs. The law replaces … Continue reading →
As nationwide efforts to combat the opioid epidemic and general abuse of prescription drugs continues, greater responsibility is being placed on healthcare providers to do their part in controlling the distribution of these substances. Electronic prescribing (ePrescribing) and Electronic Prescriptions … Continue reading →
These days the opioid epidemic is a frequent news story. While the government tries hard to keep abuse of prescription painkillers in check, healthcare providers on the front lines require tools to support the appropriate prescribing of controlled substances. Electronic … Continue reading →
