Tag: controlled substance
July 22, 2016
As part of New York’s efforts to curb opioid abuse, Governor Cuomo recently signed legislation to amend New York State Public Health Law §3331, which will take effect on July 22, 2016. Restrictions have been put in place to limit initial narcotic prescriptions to seven days.
February 10, 2016
The objective of the program is to prevent the improper procurement of prescriptions for controlled substances across state lines.
September 30, 2015
Mandatory e-prescribing of all prescription medication, controlled substances and non-controlled substances, takes effect in New York State on March 27, 2016. All practitioners need to be familiar with the requirements of this law.
March 16, 2015
On Friday, March 13, Governor Cuomo signed a one-year extension of the e-prescribing mandate that will require all prescriptions to be submitted electronically.
January 28, 2015
Some physicians are asking New York State officials to extend the deadline for mandatory electronic medication prescribing (e-prescribing).
August 20, 2014
A new state regulation goes into effect on March 27, 2015, requiring all medication prescriptions to be electronically prescribed.
