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What is the primary responsibility of practitioners regarding official New York State prescription forms?
What should a practitioner do if they fail to receive official New York State prescription forms within a reasonable time after ordering them?
Who is authorized to use official New York State prescription forms issued to a practitioner?
What should a practitioner do if their electronic prescribing credentials are compromised?
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What is the purpose of maintaining a record of the disposition of official New York State prescription forms?
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What should a practitioner do if they discover that one or more prescriptions issued under their DEA registration were not signed by them?
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What is the consequence of sharing electronic prescribing credentials with other persons?
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What is the primary purpose of the safeguards and security measures required for official New York State prescription forms?
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Study Notes
Safeguards for Official New York State Prescription Forms
- Practitioners must take adequate safeguards and security measures to prevent loss, destruction, theft, or unauthorized use of official New York State prescription forms.
- Practitioners must maintain a record of all forms, including their use, cancellation, return, loss, destruction, unauthorized use, and non-receipt.
Use of Official Prescription Forms
- Official prescription forms can only be used by the practitioner to whom they are issued and are not transferable.
Reporting Loss or Unauthorized Use
- Practitioners must immediately notify the department in case of loss, destruction, theft, or unauthorized use of official New York State prescription forms.
- Practitioners must also notify the department if they fail to receive official New York State prescription forms within a reasonable time after ordering them.
Electronic Prescribing Credentials
- Practitioners must retain sole possession and safeguard their electronic prescribing credentials for controlled substances.
- Practitioners must not share their electronic prescribing credentials with anyone or allow others to use them to sign prescriptions for controlled substances.
Reporting Compromised Electronic Prescribing Credentials
- Practitioners must immediately notify the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement if their electronic prescribing credentials for controlled substances are lost, stolen, or compromised.
Reporting Unauthorized Prescriptions
- Practitioners must immediately notify the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement if they discover that prescriptions issued under their DEA registration were not signed by them or were not consistent with the prescription they signed.
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This quiz covers the rules and regulations for practitioners handling official New York State prescription forms and electronic prescribing credentials. It includes safeguards, security measures, and record-keeping requirements.