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Why Federally Mandated Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances will Benefit Public Health

MedCity News

Today, 35 states have passed mandates for electronic prescriptions for controlled substances with the aim being to reduce the risk of stolen or forged prescriptions and to prevent patients from ‘doctor shopping’ between states.

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UK approves prescription-only melatonin drug for childhood ADHD

Pharmaceutical Technology

Melatonin has a prescription-only status and is strictly regulated in the UK, making this the first time it has been approved for use in this indication. Colonis then sent a corrective letter to the recipients, but a Prescription Medicines Code of Practice Authority panel pointed out that it didn’t specify this was required by the MHRA.

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In New Year, Resolve to Solve Drug Supply Chain Security Act Compliance

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Under the DSCSA law, wholesale distributors, re-packagers, dispensers, and other third-party logistics providers must implement interoperable and electronic tracing of prescription products at the package level.

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FDA Establishes Stabilization Period for Updated DSCSA Compliance Policies

PharmaTech

The new policy will require trading partners to supply, accept, and manage all documentation of product and ownership of prescription drugs electronically.

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Prescribing Controlled Substances Goes Electronic

Pharmacy Times

Eliminating paper prescriptions allows for greater legibility, security, trackability for pharmacists, providers.

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Controlled Substances Prescribing Goes Electronic

Pharmacy Times

Eliminating paper prescriptions allows for greater legibility, security, trackability for pharmacists and providers.

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The future of healthcare?

World of DTC Marketing

What I see more of is electronic billboards in HCP offices. One urgent care center has an area just for prescription drug brochures, and I was surprised to see so many people reading them. Content is often stale and rarely updated, and online health seekers rely more on social media misinformation.