E-Prescribing
E-Prescribing Reminder: New Requirement Begins January 1, 2022
The Medical Board of California is reminding prescribers of the upcoming e-prescribing requirements established by Assembly Bill (AB) 2789 (Wood, 2018).
Beginning January 1, 2022, most prescriptions (including but not limited to prescriptions for controlled substances) issued by a licensed healthcare practitioner to a California pharmacy must be submitted electronically. For more information on this law and its requirements, please see the Board's AB 2789 webpage.
Step 1:
Email the following to Bettina Flores, GME Registrar
BettinaFlores@stanfordhealthcare.org
650-723-5948 (office)
- your current DEA
- your current Medical Lic
- NPI number
Bettina will then request your EPCS for e-prescribe and cc you on the email to the team who handles EPCS
Step 2: DUO Two Step Authentication
Even if you already have DUO for VPN, you are still required to enroll your device for ordering controlled medications. Please follow the instructions in the DUO Enrollment Guide.
FAQs
Please refer to the FAQs if you experience any issues.
1. I’ve worked with the GME Office to update my CA License/DEA Certificate/NPI and emailed Bettina. When can I start e-Prescribing?
Within 5 business days you will receive an email notification regarding your e-Prescribe eligibility and instructions on how to enroll in DUO
2. How will medication refill requests be routed?
Refill requests for medications ordered during an Ambulatory visit will be routed to the encounter department’s e-Prescribe pool.
Refills associated with medications ordered during discharge workflows will be automatically refused and the patient will be instructed to call their provider directly.
If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the SHC IT Service Desk at 650-723-3333 or email Bettina Flores, Registrar
BettinaFlores@stanfordhealthcare.org
650-723-5948 (office)