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Latest E-Prescribing Mandate for Controlled Substances Takes Effect

As of March 27, 2016, New York pharmacists may only accept electronic prescriptions for controlled substances. According to an article published by Pharmacy Times, “EPCS software is being used to minimize medication errors, prevent prescription theft, minimize forgery, and integrate prescriptions directly into a patient’s medical record. The use of e-prescribing will also stop retired…