The Controlled Prescription Program (CPP) aims to reduce inappropriate or forged prescriptions by requiring the use of a duplicate prescription pad to prescribe controlled drugs and substances (CDS). Effective immediately, CDS prescribers have the option of ordering electronic medical record (EMR) printer-friendly sheets, instead of – or in addition to – CPP prescription pads.
What are EMR printer-friendly sheets?
EMR printer-friendly sheets are an option for prescribers that use an electronic medical record system in their practice. Rather than a bound paper prescription pad that needs to be filled out by hand, prescribers are provided with individual sheets designed to sit in a printer tray. Prescriptions are documented in the EMR, printed on configured printers, and signed by the prescriber.
For more information, please visit the Controlled Prescription Program page for your profession: