E-prescribing is gaining more momentum than ever! I’m happy to report that the DEA has published a set of proposed rules for electronic prescribing.
On June 27, 2008 the DEA released its proposed rules for electronically prescribing controlled substances. Specifically, the document is titled “21 CFR Parts 1300, 1304, et al. Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances; Proposed Rule.” (http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-14405.pdf) This rule affects prescribers, e-prescribing systems, intermediaries, and pharmacies. When you look at the rule, you will see it is rather long and complex. However, a nice summary is found on page 36751 and the actual proposed rule starts around page 36769.
The DEA has established a comment period that ends on 9/25/08. I encourage everyone to take a look at the rule and participate in commenting. This is a rule that is going to affect us individually and collectively and we want to make sure our voices are heard.
Posted by: Jean Payne on Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Hi Chuck, the MIS InfoScriber committee want to thank you for posting these blogs and informative articles; they are very helpful to keep us informed in the area of e-prescribing. Keep up the good work and we will be checking in as often as we can! Sincerely, Jean Payne, MIS InfoScriber Committee Chair