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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 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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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 does “technological capacity” mean?
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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 if I am a prescriber and I work at multiple locations that don't all have the ability to comply with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances?
Please complete the questionnaire for an exemption. In the locations where you can comply with Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substance you will be required to do so.
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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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Are oral prescriptions for controlled substances still permitted for Schedule II medications?
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What constitutes “technological failure” or “electrical failure”?
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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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Do all pharmacies in Connecticut have to accept electronic prescriptions?
Yes.
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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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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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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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What procedure must prescribers follow during a “technological failure” or “electrical failure”?
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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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