- Yes, e-prescribing Schedule II medication is allowed when the prescription is sent directly from the prescriber computer to a pharmacy compute. The steps to e-prescribe controlled substance (EPCS) according to https://pharmacy.ohio.gov/Documents/Pubs/EPTS/E-Prescribing%20of%20Controlled%20Substances%20-%20Prescriber%20FAQ.pdf:
1. Verify
EHR vendor is EPCS certified
2. Check to see if pharmacy is certified to receive EPCS
3. Ensure you are credentialed through the DEA approved process.
6. From the OBN website, identify two additional recent updates (within the last year) re: APRN practice and/or APRN prescribing.
- New drug reviewed by CPG may 16, 2016. The link is http://www.nursing.ohio.gov/PDFS/AdvPractice/May-2016_CPG_Updates.pdf
- The steps APRN need to flow while using EPCS.