Missouri News: Prescriptions Generated by Division of Medical Services

February 1, 2007 9:33 am Topics: Electronic prescriptions

Published in the February 2007 Missouri Board of Pharmacy Newsletter

Pharmacists have questioned the validity of prescriptions received electronically from the Division of Medical Services (Medicaid). These prescriptions, which bear a CyberAccess logo and state seal, are generated by physicians using the division’s prescribing software and transmitted electronically to the pharmacy’s fax machine. These prescriptions are in compliance with electronic transmission and generic substitution regulations and are valid for non-controlled drugs. Controlled drugs may be ordered using this form; however, it must be printed out, bear an original signature, and be presented at the pharmacy.