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What procedure must a prescriber follow when issuing an electronic prescription that adversely impacts the patient’s medical condition?
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What is the pharmacy that is receiving an EPCS transfer from another pharmacy required to do?
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Can a prescriber use a stamp on a paper, facsimile (fax), or telephone prescription to indicate to the pharmacist what exemption is being used?
Yes.
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What should I do if my Electronic Health Record has temporary periods of “downtime” or temporary periods of time where Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances is unavailable?
This is considered "technological failure or electrical failure". If your "downtime" is scheduled, it is recommended that you share that information with pharmacies within your area if possible. Please see above.
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What is the procedure for filing an Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) exemption with the Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division?
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Does an electronic prescription require a written follow-up prescription to be sent to the pharmacy?
No.
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What procedure must a prescriber follow when lacking the ability or “technological capacity” to comply with the requirements set forth for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (ECPS)?
The prescriber must file an exemption with the Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division. The exemption process can be found under "Exemption Instructions".
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Can a prescriber change/update my questionnaire for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances?
Yes. If you log in to your account for your Controlled Substance Registration for Practitioner you can update your account at any time.
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What should I do if I don't prescribe controlled substances?
If your computer system can comply with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances then you do not need to do anything. If your software cannot comply with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances then you should complete the questionnaire for a waiver.
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What should a prescriber do if the pharmacy a patient wants to use is closed?
If the prescription is of an urgent nature, they can either locate another pharmacy or utilize a different exemption such as the exemption where Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances may negatively impact patient care.
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What is a “vapor product?”
A vapor product is any product that employs a heating element, power source, electronic circuit or other electronic, chemical or mechanical means regardless of shape or size, to produce a vapor that may or may not include nicotine, which is inhaled by the user of such product.
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If we are in the process of becoming Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances compliant and it is after January 1, 2018 what should we do?
The prescribers should apply for the waiver until they are fully compliant with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances.
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Do I have to display my certificate?
Yes, the certificate issued by the Department of Consumer Protection must be posted in a “prominent location adjacent to electronic nicotine delivery system products or vapor products.”
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What is an “electronic cigarette liquid?”
Electronic cigarette liquid is a liquid that, when used in an electronic nicotine delivery system or vapor product, produces a vapor that may or may not include nicotine and is inhaled by the user of such electronic nicotine delivery system or vapor product.
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Is there an inspection required prior to getting this registration?
The Department may conduct an investigation to determine whether a certificate of registration shall be issued to an applicant.
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