The Prescription - Electronic Prescription

Question 1

Requirements for Electronic Prescribing?

Answer 1

• Pharmacy compliant w/ DEA regulations before receiving Rx for controlled substances
• Maintain original/electronic records for at least 2 years

Question 2

Requirements for Electronic Prescribing Certification/Technology?

Answer 2

• Prescription Authenticity Deemed Verified IF: Rx transmitted electronically between DEA-certified electronic Rx & DEA-certified electronic automated data processing
• Pharmacy ensures nobody has abliity to change content of Rx order or compromise confidentiality
• Prescriber in compliance w/ DEA shall securely maintain unique authentication credentaisl issues for electronic Rx

Question 3

Required Field on Electronic Prescription?

Answer 3

• Confirm Transmitters Telephone #
• Prescriber Telephone #
• Time/Date Rx Transmission
• Pharmacy Intended to Receive Transmission

Question 4

What Controlled Schedules are Allowed on Electronic Prescriptions?

Answer 4

January 1, 2020: All Rx Sent Electronically w/ Exceptions
* Controls: Must Contain Electronic Signature
* Non-Controls: Electronic Signature Not Required

Question 5

Can RPh Make Changes to Electronic Prescriptions?

Answer 5

Annotations Made/Retained on EHR

Question 6

Can Electronic Prescriptions Be Transmitted Across State Lines?

Answer 6

Not Specified