Controlled Substances (EPCS)

Once you have had your identity verified through ID.me and been approved in DrChrono, you can send electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS). With ID.me there are two ways you can perform multi-factor authentication (MFA) to s...

DrChrono has updated the EPCS module to check a medication's DEA Schedule for both the prescriber's state and the pharmacy's state. Whichever [prescriber or pharmacy] state has the more restrictive DEA schedule, is the DEA schedule that will be use...

For Practice Groups that serve patients in multiple states thus prescribing in multiple states, DrChrono's software allows for the respective controlled substance level (or lack of one) to be reflected accurately to the user and enable a proper ePre...

Prescription drafts are available in DrChrono. Drafts can be made in the patient's chart or with a refill request. Prescription drafts can be completed by providers to review and send later. Prescription drafts can also be completed by staff memb...

Note: The effective date for controlled substances listed in Schdeule III or IV for New Rx cannot exceed 6 months. This include responses and change responses for Renewal, Replace, RxChange and Approved. A text warning will display stating, "The D...

If you need to order a schedule II controlled substance medication for a 90-day supply, for example for patients who maintain the same prescription, you can do so using the Batch button when sending a prescription from a patient's chart. This will...

If you prescribe medications for narcotics addiction, you can enter your NADEAN by going to Account > Provider Settings and selecting the eRx Info tab. Once entered, your NADEAN will transmit with your prescription. When prescribing, t...

As part of DrChrono's DEA audit process, when prescribing a drug containing Gamma Hydroxburic Acid (GHB), the Notes to Pharmacy field is required. You will see an error message if the field is not filled out. ...

Once you have had your identity verified through ID.me and been approved in DrChrono, you can send electronic prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS). With ID.me there are two ways you can perform multi-factor authentication (MFA) to send ...

The Audit Log captures each step of the prescription process when a controlled substance medication is ordered. The actions are recorded in real-time as the medication is ordered and provide detailed information documenting the controlled substance...

Controlled substance refill requests sent by pharmacies can be found in your message center ( ) in the upper right corner of your DrChrono account. In the request, you will have the ability to Replace or Deny the prescription. By def...

In order to get started with EPCS in DrChrono, you must have completed certain registrations in accordance with the DEA and your state's laws. 1. You must register for a DEA number to use EPCS. Within most states (all excluding Ne...

DrChrono EHR supports the prescription of controlled substances within its eRx feature. Before prescribing controlled substances, several requirements must be met. DrChrono does not support e-prescribing outside of the United States. Personal...

System Requirements for DrChrono EPCS Prior to using the DrChrono EHR to prescribe controlled substances (EPCS), you are required to meet all the DrChrono system requirements while additionally certifying that you will keep your system up to dat...

Sending Multiple EPCS Medications in a Prescription In DrChrono EHR, it is possible to send multiple EPCS prescriptions. On the New Prescription page, simply select the + button in the upper right-hand corner to add a new medication form to the ...