Mandatory Electronic Prescribing

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Information about this law (Public Health Law §281) is available on the New York State Department of Health website.

Electronic Prescriptions

EMAILed prescriptions are NOT considered electronic prescriptions since EMAIL is not considered a secure method of electronically transmitting a prescription. A faxed prescription is NOT considered an electronic prescription.

Government Requirements for Electronic Prescribing

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