Netsmart OrderConnect e-Prescribing Solution Attains Certification For Controlled Substances

Netsmart has received 21 CFR 1311 Certification for its OrderConnect e-prescribing solution. The certification is a requirement before prescribers or pharmacies can begin to exchange e-prescriptions for controlled substances (EPCS). Successful completion of the testing of the OrderConnect e-prescribing solution by Drummond Group and Surescripts means caregivers licensed to prescribe controlled substances for the treatment of mental illnesses will no longer be tethered to a paper-based system. The intended result is a more efficient workflow, enhanced medication management and fewer cases of prescription-drug fraud.

Drummond Group's EPCS certification process, one of the first approved . . .