Laws requiring e-prescribing are gaining momentum nationwide. Many states have already passed mandates on e-prescribing and many others are introducing legislation that will take effect within the next few years.

Are you familiar with the laws on e-prescribing in your state? Each state has an individual approach, so mandates vary from state to state. Review our outline below for more information on e-prescribing laws in your state and remember, e-prescribing under Medicare Part D will most likely be required for all prescribers come 2021.

States who have current laws in place are:

• Connecticut - e-prescribing for controlled substances
• Maine - controlled substances containing opiates
• Minnesota - all prescriptions
• New York - all prescriptions

States who passed laws that will be going into effect soon are:

• Arizona - controlled substances, effective 2020
• Arkansas - Schedule II-VI controlled substances, effective 2021
• California - all prescriptions, effective 2022
• Colorado - Schedule II-IV controlled substances, effective July 2021 for most prescribers or July 2023 for dentists and rural or solo practitioners
• Indiana - controlled substances, effective 2021
• Iowa - all prescriptions, effective 2020
• Kansas - controlled substances containing opiates, effective 2021
• Kentucky - controlled substances, effective 2021
• Massachuttes - controlled substances, effective 2020
• North Carolina - Schedule II and III controlled substances, effective 2020
• Oklahoma - Schedule II-V controlled substances, effective 2020
• Pennsylvania - Schedule II-V controlled substances, effective October 24, 2019
• Rhode Island - controlled substances, effective 2020
• South Carolina - controlled substances, effective 2021
• Tennessee - controlled substances, effective 2021
• Virginia - controlled substances containing opiates, effective July 2020
• Washington - controlled substances, effective 2021
• Wyoming - controlled substances, effective 2021

States with pending legislation on e-prescribing are:

• Delaware
• Florida
• Michigan
• Missouri
• Nevada
• New Jersey
• Texas

Is your practice ready for e-prescribing requirements? As more states begin to mandate e-prescribing, now is a good time to ensure your practice is ready. E-prescribing also has many advantages, such as safer, more accurate, prescribing and lower-costs.

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