Send an e-prescription
How to prescribe from the chart, including the controlled-substance flow.
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E-prescribing routes through Surescripts to the patient's pharmacy of choice. Controlled substances require an extra two-factor step (EPCS).
Prescribe a non-controlled medication
New prescription
Maria Lopez · DOB 1986-03-12 · Aetna PPO
Sertraline 50 mg tab
Tablet
Sig
1 tab PO daily
Qty
#30
Refills
5
Walgreens · 110 Main St · NPI 1234567893
Default
Ready to sign and sendPharmacy receives in ~10 sec
Open the chart → Medications → Prescribe. Search for the drug; pick strength, dosage form, and sig. Choose the pharmacy on file. Sign and send — the script reaches the pharmacy in roughly ten seconds.
Controlled substances (EPCS)
Same flow, but EnWella prompts for your second factor (hardware token or authenticator app). The signature is logged with timestamp and IP per DEA rules.