18. TL:DR - The Prescription: Electronic Rx

Question 1

Requirements for electronic prescribing

Answer 1

prescriber must be credentialed

Question 2

how is a prescriber credentialed for electronic rx?

Answer 2

1. password or response to challenge question
2. biometric (fingerprint/iris scan)
3. hard token (cryptographic module)

Question 3

The act of applying the 2 credentials ensures the

Answer 3

legal electronic signature on the prescription

Question 4

The software should not permit the transmission on controlled e-prescription unless

Answer 4

the prescription is properly signed by a credentialed prescriber using the 2-factor system

Question 5

The software used by the prescriber and the software used by the pharmacy must be audited by a

Answer 5

third party approved by the DEA

Question 6

Requirements on e-Rxs?

Answer 6

1. patient name
2. address
3. drug
4. strength
5. directions
6. name of prescriber

Question 7

eRxs can be transmitted directly to the pharmacy or over an e-prescription network approved by the board, but must ensure appropriate security by the following:

Answer 7

1. esignature process
2. date/time stamp
3. transmitting system identifier
4. prescriber internal sender identification
5. pharmacy internal receiver identification

Question 8

What controlled schedules are allowed to be sent by eRx

Answer 8

CII-CV

Question 9

Can RPh make changes to electronic prescriptions?

Answer 9

not specified

Question 10

Can eRxs be transmitted across state lines?

Answer 10

yup