Arizona 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 & Federal |
All Sch II and controlled substances covered by Medicare |
In effect |
Arizona law allows ePrescribing of all drugs which supports ePrescribing compliance with the Federal SUPPORT ACT of 2018. The AZ Opioid Epidemic Act *mandates electronic prescribing of controlled substance ( EPCS ) for all Schedule II drugs effective January 1, 2020. |
