According to a recent Forbes article, “Prescription drug monitoring systems (PDMP’s) were supposed to be a straightforward way to monitor and control overuse, but they aren’t making quite the impact we’d hoped for. Integrating all the appropriate data and keeping it up-to-date is proving difficult.”

As part of the country’s largest clinical dispensing solution we feel we have an opportunity to provide solutions to providers who desire to be a part of the solution to prevent overdose and patients who abuse the system.

Today we are launching an Enhanced Safety Check tool that integrates with our PMPReport.com platform to provide another tool in the fight against addiction. This tool fills a gap in real-time verification that traditional PDMP systems don’t support. At the point of dispensing providers can perform a real-time check to see if the patient has recently been seen at any other clinic or pharmacy within the system. This serves as verification that the patient is disclosing all of the prescriptions they may be receiving.

Currently the check is only performed across the clinics who report controlled dispenses through PMPReport.com, which includes all customers on the MDScripts platform or our branded partner platforms. We are currently working on integrations with additional retail pharmacies and other technology platforms to broaden the scope.

The Enhanced Safety Check system relies on providers making the choice to check and verify each of their patients who are receiving controlled medication dispenses or prescriptions. If every provider can perform the 2 second safety check function the system will be able to provide an additional safety net to stop potential overdoses. This Safety Check function can be performed during the dispense process, or from the Patients menu.

What a Safety Check Does?

A safety check takes three numbers from the patient and searches the database for other providers or entities that have performed the same safety check. Those 3 numbers are the patient’s date of birth, zip code, and just the house number of the patient’s address. (i.e., for address 123 Main St, you would only enter 123) If matching records are found, the system displays which provider or entity did the safety check along with those records. Using the results, the provider can decide whether to prescribe or dispense to the patient.

HIPAA Requirements

Even though the Safety Check process does not require a patient’s name or SSN the system does rely on transmitting PHI and sharing information across the system. Please have patients sign the Patient Consent form as part of your registration process if you do not already have an applicable consent form. The form can be scanned with a copy of the patient’s driver’s license or ID card placed in the upper corner, or just signed if you already have a copy on file.

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Sources: MDScripts.com, healthcareitnews.com, forbes.com

Bulk Medication Dispensing
Are you dispensing medications in bulk and need software to manage your inventory and reporting? MEDeRx physician dispensing software integrates a robust dispensing platform with automated PDMP reporting and inventory management tools to support your growing needs. Doctors around the country are turning to MEDeRx to automate their dispensing programs and take advantage of the latest technologies to enter the world of in-office medication dispensing.

Bulk Inventory
Does your clinic or practice utilize bulk suppliers to cut down on inventory costs? MEDeRx dispensing software supports both prepacked and bulk inventory dispensing. Dispensing Bulk Medications follows the same basic work flow as dispensing standard (prepackaged) medications. You can even dispense bulk medications in the same order as standard medications. To learn more about Bulk Medication dispensing contact us today to speak with our member service team or schedule a live software demo.

Bulk Suppliers
If it is flexibility you are looking for, look no further. MEDeRx offers integrated medication suppliers for your convenience. Integrated suppliers are those suppliers that MEDeRX currently have a relationship with and work harmoniously with our software for online ordering and inventory needs. But don’t worry, if you are already satisfied with your current medication supplier, MEDeRx software solution works seamlessly with your current inventory supply chain. Urgent Cares, Weight Loss Clinics, Pain, Vitality, Podiatry, Universities and more lean on MEDeRx to meet their specific needs. Every clinic is unique and MEDeRx will ensure you have ALL the tools needed to optimize your dispensing program.

PDMP Reporting
As doctors across the country already know, MEDeRx software automatically reports to states that require PDMP saving you time and worry. Compliance is the name of the game and MEDeRx will ensure you are staying compliant with all of your PDMP reporting needs. If you have questions about PDMP reporting or just want to verify the knowledge you already possess is accurate, please contact us today and learn more.

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Whether you are new to medication dispensing, a savvy veteran or just want to learn more, let MEDeRx guide the way. We would love to hear from you and provide you with industry leading knowledge. For more information on MEDeRx or to get any of your questions answered, please reach out directly at mederxonline.com

Part of your responsibility as a dispensing physician in California is to comply with the CURES program, as mentioned below. MEDeRx’s dispensing software automates the burden of compliance by electronically submitting the CURES data to the appropriate agency.

On January 1, 2009, The California office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement requires that all controlled substance prescription data must be submitted to Atlantic Associates on a weekly basis. This data is either provided manually or through electronic reporting. MEDeRx electronically submits prescription data and will do so on your behalf.

MEDeRx saves you time, effort and expense by not having to double enter the transaction details to the CURES Program 3rd party vendor. For more information regarding the California Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) please go to the California Department of Justice, Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement website:  https://oag.ca.gov/cures

Effective on October 2, 2018, the mandate to consult CURES prior to prescribing, ordering, administering or furnishing a Schedule II-IV controlled substance becomes effective in California. Visit www.mbc.ca.gov/CURES for detailed information regarding CURES 2.0.

Please contact us directly with any questions about automated PDMP reporting or for answers to any questions you may have about adding MEDeRx as your medication dispensing Software Company.

MEDeRx is proud to announce that we have reached our ten year anniversary. We take this occasion to let you know how much we appreciate you for being an instrumental part of our Journey.

What began as an idea to provide convenience to patients by allowing them to obtain their medications at the point of care and providing software that enable health care providers to comply with the myriad of laws as they pertain to dispensing, has now continued to take hold and become commonplace in the health care industry.

We are also grateful to our clients and customers who trusted in us to help them provide immaculate services and products. Their demands, challenges and feedbacks have pushed us to go ahead and improve vigorously. Our success story remains incomplete without the support of our clients and customers. Not only have they made us a part of their lives but also helped us reach out to the world. They spread the word faster and in a better way than any of our promotional means could.

We intend to reach an even broader audience over the next ten years and look forward to your input in making MEDeRx the ultimate in-office dispensing company.

Regards,

MEDeRx Team