Well, the DEA didn't strike. Spoke with them for over 30 minutes today. The last mandate/rule/regulation they came out with was 2011. It is somehow NewCrop. In fact, the DEA told me they just make the laws. They have nothing to do with how the EMRs or EPCS vendors program their product. For instance, it is the DEA that doesn't allow us to write more than five (5) refills on a benzodiazepine. If we do and the pharmacy accepts it, we are both in violation of the DEA regulation.
But, the DEA doesn't tell NewCrop or Allscripts how to make their EMR. Now, I just have to research Dr. First, Allscripts and all the rest to see if they have this bizarre thing in their program. I know I will have to use Dr. First on the side just for ADHD. Can't keep doing ADHD meds the way NewCrop is forcing me. 15 minutes instead of 2 minutes. Very frustrating. And many more errors.
