Can a practitioner print a copy of any electronic prescriptions for controlled substances?
A. Yes, the electronic prescription application may print copies of the transmitted prescription(s) if they are clearly labeled: “Copy only – not valid for dispensing.” Data on the prescription may be electronically transferred to medical records, and a list of prescriptions transmitted may be printed for patients if the list indicates that it is for informational purposes only and not for dispensing. The copies must be printed after transmission. If an electronic prescription is printed prior to attempted transmission, the electronic prescription application must not allow it to be transmitted.
