Controlled Substances
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provider vendors are able to use electronic prior authorization for controlled substances even if they are currently not enabled for epcs on the surescripts network there are no prohibitions in the ncpdp script standard regarding the use of epa for controlled substances however, if the newrx has been placed on hold, the release of such prescriptions should not be automated any epcs prescriptions must continue to adhere to dea audit requirements including the support of two factor authentication and ensuring that only providers with a dea license are permitted to issue such prescriptions