{"id":1888,"date":"2015-03-09T20:22:13","date_gmt":"2015-03-09T20:22:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/?p=1888"},"modified":"2015-03-09T20:29:04","modified_gmt":"2015-03-09T20:29:04","slug":"e-prescribing-of-controlled-substances-epcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/e-prescribing-of-controlled-substances-epcs\/","title":{"rendered":"E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"fb_share_1\" style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a name=\"fb_share\" type=\"box_count\" share_url=\"https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/e-prescribing-of-controlled-substances-epcs\/\" href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php\">Share<\/a><\/div><div><script src=\"http:\/\/static.ak.fbcdn.net\/connect.php\/js\/FB.Share\" type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script><\/div><p><a href=\"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pharmacists78056182.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1889\" src=\"http:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pharmacists78056182-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"pharmacists78056182\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pharmacists78056182-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medisyshealth.org\/newsletter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/pharmacists78056182.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>New York State is one of the first states in the nation to encourage universal electronic prescriptions, this includes controlled substances. The law which enhances patients\u2019 safety is currently scheduled to go into effect on March 27, 2015 but there may be delays as it is currently awaiting the governor\u2019s signature.\u00a0 Once it becomes law, all prescribers will have to send their patient\u2019s prescriptions to be filled at pharmacies, electronically. One of the goals of \u201cE-prescribing\u201d\u00a0 \u00a0is to prevent theft of prescriptions for illicit use. Another benefit will be that it will eliminate illegible handwritten prescriptions from being filled incorrectly.<\/p>\n<p>E-prescribing will help ensure that prescriptions are being written safely and will help both the prescriber and the pharmacy manage a patient\u2019s medications. E-prescribing will also cut down on the amount of time spent calling between a pharmacy and a prescriber to verify prescriptions. It will make the filling of prescriptions easier for the patient and potentially help with compliance with taking medications. It will also help both the prescriber and the pharmacy to fill the prescription in a cost effective manner. All of these benefits ultimately will help the patient.<\/p>\n<p>All prescribers need to enroll with Epic to capture their fingerprint, and install \u201cDigipass\u201d the numerical code app.\u00a0 Licensed providers (MD, DO, NP, PA, CNM, podiatrist, dentist) need to also register with NYS on the Health Commerce System (HCS) website. If you need further assistance on registering for E-prescribing please contact, 718 206-7878.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ShareNew York State is one of the first states in the nation to encourage universal electronic prescriptions, this includes controlled substances. 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