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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 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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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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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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What procedure must a prescriber follow when one’s ability to comply with the requirements set forth for Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (ECPS) exists in some, but not all, practice settings?
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What is the procedure for filing an Electronic Prescribing of Controlled Substances (ECPS) exemption with the Department of Consumer Protection’s Drug Control Division?
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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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What does “technological capacity” mean?
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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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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 procedure must a prescriber follow when the patient’s pharmacy is located outside of Connecticut?
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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 procedure must prescribers follow during a “technological failure” or “electrical failure”?
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What constitutes “technological failure” or “electrical failure”?
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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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Which medications must be electronically prescribed?
All Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substance medications must be electronically prescribed.
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