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Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS)
Public Act 17-131, Section 3, requires Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) starting on January 1, 2018 for all controlled substances.
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What is a pharmacy that receives an EPCS that is going to be transferred to another pharmacy required to do?
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What should a pharmacist do with an out-of-state controlled substance prescription that does not meet the Connecticut requirements?
Pharmacists may dispense a controlled substance medication pursuant to an out-of-state written or electronic prescription provided they meet all of the requirements, state and federal, for issuing a prescription. It is the pharmacist's responsibility to determine the validity of a prescription prior to dispensing it using their professional judgment.
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As a pharmacist, how do I know if a prescriber has applied for the exemption from the EPCS requirement?
All exemption information will be available on our website at www.elicense.ct.gov by prescriber.
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What should a Connecticut pharmacist do if they receive a written prescription for a patient that was originally intended to be filled outside of Connecticut?
If the pharmacist, in their professional judgment believes that the prescription is appropriate they should fill the prescription.
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What are the record keeping requirements for pharmacists/pharmacies for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances?
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Can a pharmacy technician verify that a prescriber has an exemption from Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances?
Yes. It is recommended that the verification is performed that it is documented.
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Do all pharmacies in Connecticut have to accept electronic prescriptions?
Yes.
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Is a pharmacist required to verify the prescribing practitioner's exemption status for every written prescription prior to dispensing the medication?
The law does not specifically require a pharmacist to verify the prescribing practitioner's exemption status for every written prescription. It is the pharmacists responsibility to determine the validity of a prescription prior to dispensing it using their professional judgment.
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What is the pharmacist responsibility when receiving a written prescription for a controlled substance in Schedule II-V?
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What are my options for writing a prescription if I have a wavier or I am using one of the exemptions?
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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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Is an intern or resident training in the practice of medicine or dentistry required to comply with the Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances law?
Yes. They are also eligible for all of the exemptions that are available as well.
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Does electronic prescribing of controlled substances apply to medication orders for patients within a hospital?
No.
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What should I do if I practice in another state but see patients from Connecticut
A paper, facsimile (fax), or telephone prescription would still be permitted.
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What should I do if I have an active Controlled Substance Registration but don't actively practice in Connecticut or I have retired from practice?
If you practice with a software system that 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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