Kansas ePrescribing
| Type of ePrescribing Mandate | Drugs that must be ePrescribed | Effective date | State Law Gleanings (*mandates with listed exceptions) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Federal |
Controlled substances covered by Medicare |
In effect – but enforced on 1/2/2022 |
SUPPORT ACT of 2018 is a federal law which *mandates the electronic prescribing of all controlled substances ( EPCS ) drugs covered by Medicare directly or a Medicare Plan. It was effective January 1, 2021 but enforced on 1/1/2022. |
|
State and Federal |
Controlled substances covered by Medicare & opioids regardless of payor |
In effect |
Kansas law allows ePrescribing of all drugs to allow practitioners and pharmacies in KS to be compliant with the Federal SUPPORT ACT of 2018. Kansas Governor Laura Kelly signed HB2119 which *mandates ePrescribing of drugs that contain opioids effective July 1, 2021. |
