Effective January 1, 2022, all controlled substance prescriptions MUST be transmitted to a pharmacy by electronic prescribing, except for the following prescriptions:
- a) Issued by a veterinarian;
b) Issued under circumstances where:
Electronic transmission is unavailable due to technologic or electronic failure; or
2. The drug will be dispensed at a pharmacy located outside of this State;
c) Issued by a practitioner who will also dispense the drug;
d) For which electronic prescribing is prohibited by federal law;
e) Issued pursuant to a protocol for research; or
f) Issued under circumstances in which the practitioner determines that:
1. The patient is unable to obtain the drug in a timely manner if the prescription is given by electronic transmission; and
2. Delay will adversely affect the patient’s medical condition.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.