Kentucky 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 |
Sch II-V regardless of payor |
In effect |
Kentucky law allows ePrescribing of all drugs to allow practitioners and pharmacies in KY to be compliant with the Federal SUPPORT ACT of 2018. Kentucky Revised Statute 218A.182 mandates the electronic prescribing of controlled substances ( EPCS ) for all Schedule II-V drugs effective January 1, 2021. |
