My wife informed me today that our family doctors treating different family members that all Class 2 narcotics will require electronic prescriptions before this month is over. The doctors have all said that this policy came in with short notice. There are also no refills or that refills will have to be electronically filed again. Effective January, this will also apply to class 4 narcotics. We have elderly family members who are in pain management programs because of chronic conditions. I asked if this policy was state (Ohio) or federal. My wife doesn’t know, but I would guess federal. To me, this is an undue hardship on those that need these meds. Does anyone on this board have any input on this. Sorry no sauce. This is anecdotal from what my wife shared with me over dinner.
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Ohio,The heart of it all!
Everything I'm reading looks like it's by state. Not really finding exactly what you mentioned, though. Some states do allow an e-prescription waivers, so there might be that option.
Florida does electronic also, but I don’t know if it’s mandatory. I’m not a pharmacist, just from recent experience.
I don’t think it will affect the patient. It will just add more work for the medical offices as now when pts need a refill they’ll have to send in another e-RX. It’s easier for you as a patient bc you can just call and the rx will be sent directly to the pharmacy. You just skip the doctors office. I don’t think they’ll make you come in to get a refill
In Arizona all controlled prescriptions are e-prescribe only. Class 2 prescription 30 days supply w/no refills allowed