Prerequisite: You must have completed identity proofing (IDP) and the Activate EPCS process to be authorized for electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS) in iPrescribe. This includes having received a letter with QR code in the mail, and using it to finish activating your EPCS permissions.
1. Log in to iPrescribe.
2. Tap the New Rx the (pencil) icon.
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3. Search for and select your patient.
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Note:
- Address Line 1 must be filled out for this patient; if you do not see one, click Edit next to your patient's name to add their address.
- A pharmacy must be selected for this patient; if you do not see one, click Change on your screen, next to Pharmacy. Next, select a pharmacy from the list of existing pharmacies you have added for the patient. Otherwise, select Find another pharmacy button at the bottom to select a different pharmacy.
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4. Tap the Create New Rx button at the bottom of your screen.
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5. Add a medication:
(A) Search for the drug name at the top of your screen.
(B) Select the drug you will like to prescribe to the patient.
(C) Select the dosage from the drop-down menu that appears after selecting the drug.
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6. Create the prescription.
If you have set up SMART SIGS in iPrescribe, you might see a shortcut to creating the prescription. Otherwise, tap Continue to get through all the screens and fill out all required details.
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7. You will be prompted with a disclaimer and must certify that you are the user logged in (the provider). Check the box and tap Continue.
8. Review the prescription, then press Approve at the bottom of your screen (you may need to scroll down).
If this is your first time sending a controlled substance, you will need to:
(A) Press the Sign and Send button instead of the Approve button
(B) Enter your Signature Password on the next screen
(C) Press Sign & Send
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9. Finally, enter your two-factor authentication:
- Enter the EPCS passphrase that you created for controlled substance prescriptions
- Select your token from the drop-down menu and enter the 6-digit code from that token
10. Tap Sign.
You will have four minutes to sign and send the controlled substance before the signing process times out.
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Afterwards, this prescription will be viewable in the History section of iPrescribe's home page.
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