DrChrono has updated the electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS) module to check a medication's DEA schedule for both the prescriber's and the pharmacy's states. Whichever state has the more restrictive DEA schedule is the DEA schedule that is used on the electronic prescription.
- If a prescriber in state A (gabapentin is not controlled) is prescribing to a pharmacy in state B (gabapentin is controlled), a digital signature is required.
- If a prescriber in state B (gabapentin is controlled) is prescribing to a pharmacy in state A (gabapentin is not controlled), a digital signature is still required.
- If a prescriber in state C (gabapentin is not controlled) is prescribing to a pharmacy in state D (gabapentin is not controlled), a digital signature is not required.