On February 28, Gov. Mark Gordon (R) signed into law SF 47, requiring mandatory e-prescribing of controlled substance prescriptions on and after Friday, January 1, 2021, and including provisions to permit the Board of Pharmacy to provide exemptions from the requirements for emergencies and technical failures by rule and regulation. Among the various provisions, this newly enacted law also includes continuing education requirements for prescribers and pharmacists. Pharmacists who are registered to dispense controlled substances will be required to complete one hour of CE every two years related to the responsible prescribing of controlled substances or the treatment of substance abuse disorders.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.