Escript controls meds

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Regarding E-script for controls, since they go through the DEA database do we always assume that the scripts are good to go, no cures need to be done, written for a legit reason (no diagnosis code necessary) because when your working for a chain, a majority of CII are sent via E-script and its pretty impossible to cures everything and call MD on all, so do we always assume that the scripts are good to go, I would really appreciate any clarity on the matter because its been unclear to me for a while and would really appreciate any feedback. Thank You!
 
How do you cure a script?

I don't understand why you would treat it any different from any other controlled. All e-scribing does is remove the middle man (the patient) from the delivery of the script. There is nothing special from the DEA except validation that one individual is allowed to send them and another is allowed to receive them.
 
Are you serious? It lowers the attention you need to focus on who sent the prescription, but doesn't eliminate your need to verify a prescription. It is still also your responsibility per the law to check whether the patient is an appropriate candidate, has a legitimate dx for dose (detox/treatment vs pain management), and follows other dosing/supply limit regulations.
 
pharmacisttotherescue said:
Regarding E-script for controls, since they go through the DEA database do we always assume that the scripts are good to go, no cures need to be done, written for a legit reason (no diagnosis code necessary) because when your working for a chain, a majority of CII are sent via E-script and its pretty impossible to cures everything and call MD on all, so do we always assume that the scripts are good to go, I would really appreciate any clarity on the matter because its been unclear to me for a while and would really appreciate any feedback. Thank You!
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eRx’s do not automatically get checked against a PMP. Treat like any other Rx, but know it wasn’t forged.
 
Situations where two identical Rx with the same Surescripts message ID make me wonder though
 
I work for an independent pharmacy in SoCal but fill quite a bit of scheduled drugs. I have made it a requirement for ANY C2 we receive or C3-5 out-of-pocket scripts that we run CURES. We do a fair amount of daily scripts (just under 400/day) for an independent but I make sure we never skip CURES.

E-Scripts just leaves fake scripts (can still be inappropriate, too soon, or a patient is a MD/pharmacy "shopper", etc) out of the question and I don't have to inspect the actual HC making sure it meets the requirements - less over-the-phone eye rolls as I explain over and over to prescribers how their scripts are NOT "California Security Prescriptions"..........

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