All States Now Allow E-Prescribing of Controlled Rx Drugs
On Friday, Vermont became the 50th state to legalize electronic prescribing of controlled substances. In 2010, the Drug Enforcement Administration passed an interim final rule allowing e-prescribing of controlled substances. However, the rule did not mandate the practice.
- "Vermont Becomes Final State To Legalize E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances" (Versel, MedCity News, 8/28).