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Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS)

Secure E-Prescribing for Controlled Substances

Combat overprescribing and fraud to keep patients safe with secure, integrated e-prescribing workflows that comply with state and federal requirements for controlled substances.

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WE UNDERSTAND YOUR CHALLENGES

Data Gaps Put Patient Safety at Risk

Providers need access to complete patient medication history to prescribe accurately and keep patients safe. DrFirst EPCS enables the electronic transmission of prescriptions for controlled substances to all pharmacies. It also provides access to patients’ controlled substance prescription history directly within the clinical workflow, ensuring compliance and reducing overprescribing risks. 

WE HAVE YOUR SOLUTION

Streamlined EPCS With PDMP Integration for Safer, Smarter Prescribing

Enable prescribers to electronically write and transmit prescriptions for controlled substances to all pharmacies, including smaller independent pharmacies. Integrated with 51 state and territory PDMP databases, our system allows prescribers to view a patient’s controlled substance prescription history without leaving the prescribing workflow. That means fewer clicks and keystrokes, compliance with the latest regulations, and better patient safety.

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KEY BENEFITS

No more hunting for information. DrFirst delivers a robust medication history within seconds so providers can make informed prescribing decisions.

Fraud Reduction Eliminate paper prescriptions to reduce the risk and penalties around forgery.
Integration with PDMP Databases Access to 51 state and territory PDMP databases directly in your workflow.
Regulatory Compliance

Easily meet state regulations by performing checks at the point of prescribing.

Patient Safety Ensure accurate prescribing with comprehensive medication history.
Support for Scheduled Drugs Save time for providers and keep patients safe by managing prescriptions for schedule II through V drugs in the EHR workflow.
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PROVEN RESULTS

ENHANCED EFFICIENCY

In-workflow PDMP access is three times faster than standard PDMP checks performed outside of a prescriber’s workflow, resulting in a 67% time savings for prescribers.1

CERTIFIED FOR QUALITY

We are Surescripts certified, ensuring high standards and reliability in e-prescribing.

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Stay Compliant and Keep Patients Safe

Optimize the medication management journey from prescribing to adherence. Powered by the nation’s largest medication management network and exceptional customer service, our solutions transform how healthcare organizations deliver patient care, serve customers, and inspire healthcare professionals.  

Sources:
1  DrFirst PDMP Client Satisfaction Survey, 2017