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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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Does electronic prescribing of controlled substances apply to medication orders for patients within a hospital?
No.
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Are oral or facsimile (fax) prescriptions for controlled substances still permitted for Schedule III, IV, or V medications?
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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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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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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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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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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 procedure must a prescriber follow when issuing an electronic prescription that adversely impacts the patient’s medical condition?
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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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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 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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Do I have to purchase software to comply with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances?
Your software vendor may charge you for the ability to comply with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances. At this time, you are not required to purchase any software because you can apply for the exemption.
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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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