Maine 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; and Opioids regardless of payor |
In effect |
Maine law allows ePrescribing of all drugs to allow practitioners and pharmacies in ME to be compliant with the Federal SUPPORT ACT of 2018. Maine PUBLIC Law Chapter 488 *mandates ePrescribing of drugs that contain opioids effective July 1, 2017. |
