Which statement is accurate about electronic prescriptions for controlled substances?

• A. Electronic prescriptions are not allowed for any controlled substances
• B. Electronic prescriptions are allowed only for non-controlled substances
• C. Electronic prescriptions are allowed for Schedule II substances only with board approval
• D. Electronic prescriptions are allowed for all controlled substances, including Schedule II

Answer: (D)

Electronic prescriptions for controlled substances are allowed when they’re created and transmitted through a DEA-approved electronic prescribing system that meets the security requirements. This includes Schedule II substances, as long as the prescriber and the pharmacy are enrolled in the system and it uses proper safeguards like two-factor authentication and a digital certificate to sign and securely send the prescription. So the statement that electronic prescriptions are allowed for all controlled substances, including Schedule II, is the accurate one. The other options aren’t correct because electronic prescribing isn’t categorically prohibited for controlled substances, it isn’t limited to non-controlled substances, and it isn’t restricted to Schedule II only by board approval.