Illinois SB3213 regulates electronic prescriptions, setting requirements and exceptions for prescribers and pharmacists.

Illinois SB3213 amends the Pharmacy Practice Act and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to establish rules for electronic prescriptions. It mandates that prescriptions for controlled substances in Schedules II, III, IV, or V must be sent electronically, with exceptions for certain circumstances. These include situations where prescribers face economic hardship, technological failures, or prescribe for specific patient groups such as those in nursing facilities or receiving hospice care.

Illinois SB3213 regulates electronic prescriptions, setting requirements and exceptions for prescribers and pharmacists.

Illinois SB3213 amends the Pharmacy Practice Act and the Illinois Controlled Substances Act to establish rules for electronic prescriptions. It mandates that prescriptions for controlled substances in Schedules II, III, IV, or V must be sent electronically, with exceptions for certain circumstances. These include situations where prescribers face economic hardship, technological failures, or prescribe for specific patient groups such as those in nursing facilities or receiving hospice care.