Version 21.3

Overview

Once each provider has been successfully activated through the Logical Access Control (LAC), EPCS functionality is available. Along with EPCS, the DEA requires that all controlled substances being transmitted electronically, be authorized using Two-Factor Authentication. The process of setting up Two-Factor Authentication must be completed before e-prescribing can occur. 

Users may send up to five controlled substance prescriptions at a time, and will only have to authenticate once with DrFirst. This is true even if the multiple prescriptions are not all being sent to the same pharmacy.

Send Individual Prescription From the Patient Chart

1. Navigate to the patient chart by Clinical, Practice Management or Billing tab > Patient Chart button.
2. Search for and select a patient.
3. Click Medications in the Clinical section of the Window Navigation Panel.
4. Click the New button. The Prescription writer window displays.
5. (Optional) Select a Diagnosis Code from the DX drop-down menu or enter part of the name, press the Enter key and select from the list.

1. Choose the Pharmacy by clicking the drop-down and selecting a recently used Pharmacy for the patient, or clicking the ellipsis button and selecting from the Choose a Pharmacy window.

1. Search for the medication in the Drug field, enter all or part of the medication name. 
2. Click the Ellipsis button, the Medication Finder window displays.
3. Locate the medication and double-click or highlight and click the Ok button.
4. Verify the Sig is correct, make adjustments if necessary. 
5. Add the PMP Tracking #:

1. Click the Continue button.
2. The EPCS sign on screen will display. Confirm the medications are selected in the Pending Controlled Substance section.

1. Enter your Passphrase and Pin.
2. Click the Sign and Send button.

Send Multiple EPCS

1. Navigate to the patient chart by Clinical, Practice Management or Billing tab > Patient Chart button.
2. Search for and select a patient.
3. Click Medications in the Clinical section of the Window Navigation Panel.
   • Add any new EPCS if needed, by following the instructions in the above section, Send Individual Prescription From the Patient Chart.
   • Review your prescriptions and confirm the details.
4. From the Medications tab, select up to five EPCS. You may also select as many non-controlled substances prescriptions at this time to send.
5. Click Send.

1. The Pharmacy selector window will open. Choose a pharmacy for each of the prescriptions you selected by clicking the drop-down and selecting a recently used Pharmacy for the patient, or clicking the ellipsis button and selecting from the Choose a Pharmacy window.

1. Click Continue. 
2. The EPCS Sign on screen will open. Review the prescriptions accordingly, then sign and send as normal. For more information, see from Step 13 in the Send Individual Prescription From the Patient Chart section above.

Version 21.2

Overview

Once each provider has been successfully activated through the Logical Access Control (LAC), EPCS functionality is available. Along with EPCS, the DEA requires that all controlled substances being transmitted electronically, be authorized using Two-Factor Authentication. The process of setting up Two-Factor Authentication must be completed before e-prescribing can occur. 

From the Patient Chart

1. Navigate to the patient chart by Clinical, Practice Management or Billing tab > Patient Chart button.
2. Search for and select a patient.
3. Click Medications in the Clinical section of the Window Navigation Panel.
4. Click the New button. The Prescription writer window displays.
5. (Optional) Select a Diagnosis Code from the DX drop-down menu or enter part of the name, press the Enter key and select from the list.

1. Choose the Pharmacy by clicking the drop-down and selecting a recently used Pharmacy for the patient, or clicking the ellipsis button and selecting from the Choose a Pharmacy window.

1. Search for the medication in the Drug field, enter all or part of the medication name. 
2. Click the Ellipsis button, the Medication Finder window displays.
3. Locate the medication and double-click or highlight and click the Ok button.
4. Verify the Sig is correct, make adjustments if necessary. 
5. Add the PMP Tracking #:

1. Click the Continue button.
2. The EPCS sign on screen will display. Confirm the medications are selected in the Pending Controlled Substance section.

1. Enter your Passphrase and Pin.
2. Click the Sign and Send button.