Upcoming State Electronic Prescribing Mandate Deadlines
Over the past year, electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS) has gained more attention for its potential use in curbing opioid use and overdose. Many states have already implemented their own EPCS mandates, usually designed to accompany state-wide prescription drug monitoring programs (PDMPs). As of August 2019, nine states have EPCS deadlines approaching in the…