IDFPR reiterates pharmacist protections and limitations under ICSA §311.6(e) for non-electronic controlled substance prescriptions

IDFPR’s Compliance Capsule reiterates key compliance interpretations under 720 ILCS 570/311.6(e) related to electronic controlled substance prescribing: pharmacists dispensing in good faith on a valid non-electronic prescription may be exempt from discipline; pharmacists are not required to ensure prescriber compliance with e-prescribing mandates; and pharmacies should not refuse to fill a valid prescription solely because it is not electronic. Compliance programs should align pharmacy SOPs, training, and refusal criteria to this clarification to reduce disciplinary risk and patient access issues.