Oregon 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. |
|
Federal |
Controlled substances covered by Medicare |
In effect |
Oregon law allows ePrescribing to allow practitioners and pharmacies in OR to be compliant with the Federal SUPPORT ACT of 2018. Oregon does not require practitioners or pharmacies to participate in ePrescribing. |
