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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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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 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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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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Are oral prescriptions for controlled substances still permitted for Schedule II medications?
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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 procedure must a prescriber follow when the patient’s pharmacy is located outside of Connecticut?
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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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How do prescribers know if their software is compliant with the requirements for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances?
You should contact your software vendor as they should be able to provide you with information.
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Is it mandatory for pharmacies to receive electronic prescriptions for controlled substances?
Yes.
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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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Is an electronic facsimile of a prescription considered an electronic prescription?
No. A facsimile is a copy of an original prescription.
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What procedure must a prescriber follow when one’s ability to comply with the requirements set forth for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS) exists in some, but not all, practice settings?
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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 is the pharmacist responsibility when receiving a written prescription for a controlled substance in Schedule II-V?
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