Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS)
Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) is a digital method that allows pharmacies, hospitals, and practitioners to use technology for prescribing controlled substances. This replaces traditional paper, fax, email, and phone processes.
In states with EPCS legislation, ePrescribing is mandatory. PointClickCare offers comprehensive solutions to support your EPCS needs, aligning with your state’s specific requirements. Explore our resources on EPCS to learn more.
Start Here: EPCS Basics
If you need a refresher on what EPCS is and how your organization should be preparing for ePrescribing mandates, check out some of these resources to get started.
- EPCS 101: Everything You Need to Know – Start with this blog for an overview of ePrescribing, what EPCS is, regulations, and how to prepare.
- Electronic Prescribing 101 – This guide provides education and actionable steps to create a streamlined medication prescribing workflow.
- EPCS Benefits Infographic – View the top three benefits of ePrescribing in an infographic.
- Why You Should Prepare for EPCS Now – Read a blog on how ePrescribing can increase efficiency and reduce risk.
Next Step: EPCS Software and Implementation
Already know about EPCS or ready to learn about solutions? Explore some additional content to hear about customer success with EPCS implementation and learn about solutions and the regulatory environment from experts.
- The Rouse Estate EPCS Solution Implementation – See how a senior care community implemented EPCS with the PointClickCare solutions.
- Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances (EPCS) – Solution Spotlight – Learn about some of the EPCS software solutions available to succeed with ePrescribing and compliance.
- On-Demand Webinar: EPCS Solutions for ePrescribing – Hear about EPCS regulations from experts and get a look at some of the solutions available to support EPCS and ePrescribing.
- On-Demand Webinar: EPCS Regulations and Best Practices – Learn about the regulatory landscape and best practices for implementing EPCS.
