Paper prescriptions will no longer be allowed, with very few exceptions. Assembly Bill 2789, which mandates the electronic prescribing, was signed into law in 2018, but CDA advocated for a three-year implementation window for dentists.
Prescribers can purchase a standalone prescribing software or a software application associated with an electronic health record.
Eliminating paper forms — which can be lost, stolen or used illegally — can reduce opportunities for diversion of controlled substances. E-prescribing can also help dentists provide timely patient care.
