Bill Summary for S 768 (2011-2012)

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Apr 20 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 768 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 19, 2011
TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR TRANSMITTING ELECTRONIC PRESCRIPTIONS FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES TO PHARMACIES AND TO ESTABLISH STANDARDS FOR ELECTRONIC PRESCRIBING SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE.
Intro. by Brock.

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Amends GS Chapter 90 to add a new Article 5G to establish standards for prescribing controlled substances electronically. GS 90-113.91 sets out requirements for electronically transmitting a prescription for a controlled substance to a pharmacy to include (1) a valid medical relationship between the prescriber and the patient, (2) certain identifying information about the prescribing practitioner and the practitioner’s electronic signature, (3) transmitting the prescription to a pharmacy of the patient’s choice, (4) protections against an intervening person intercepting the electronic transmittal, and (5) transmitting the prescription directly from the practitioner to the pharmacy. GS 90-113.92 sets out five specific requirements for the software or hardware to be used when electronically transmitting prescriptions for controlled substances. Includes applicable definitions. Effective October 1, 2011.