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What does “technological capacity” mean?
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What exceptions exist for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance (EPCS)?
Here is a list of exceptions for using the Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance (EPCS)
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What procedure must a prescriber follow when the issuance of an electronic Schedule II-V controlled substance prescription negatively impacts patient care?
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What procedure must a prescriber follow when the patient’s pharmacy is located outside of Connecticut?
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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 procedure must prescribers follow during a “technological failure” or “electrical failure”?
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What constitutes “technological failure” or “electrical failure”?
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How should a transmitted electronic Schedule II-V prescription be stored?
Dispensed electronic Schedule II-V controlled substance prescriptions may be stored electronically or on paper using the software that created the prescription. All records must be maintained for a minimum of three (3) years and shall be made available for inspection at reasonable times.
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Which medications must be electronically prescribed?
All Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substance medications must be electronically prescribed.
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What is required for a prescriber to transmit an electronic Schedule II-V controlled substance prescription?
Software used by prescribers to transmit an electronic Schedule II-V controlled substance prescription must meet the requirements set forth by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
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What is Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS)?
EPCS allows prescribers to use a software system to electronically transmit Schedule II-V controlled substance prescriptions to a pharmacy.
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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 pharmacist transfer a prescription for a controlled substance that was sent to my pharmacy using electronic prescribing of controlled substances that was never filled?
Yes. Public Act 20-4 permits the transfer of unfilled prescriptions for any Schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances.
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Pharmacist License by Reciprocity Instructions
How to apply for a pharmacist license by reciprocity.
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Pharmacist License for Foreign Graduates
Licensing information for pharmacists who have attended pharmacy school outside of the United States.
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Pharmacist License by Score Transfer
Information on how to apply for a Connecticut pharmacist license by score transfer.
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