Question

What are EMPCS? Give three examples. BI U A- A I E 1 1 1 *, SE - AV DVOJT 12pt - Paragraph

Answer 1

Ans) Electronic prescriptions for controlled substances
EPCS definition. Electronic prescriptions for controlled substances, also known as EPCS is a technology solution to help address the problem of prescription drug abuse in the United States.

SCHEDULE I CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
These substances currently have no accepted medical use in the United States, they lack safety even with medical supervision and have a high abuse potential.

SCHEDULE II/IIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (2/2N)
These substances have a high abuse potential and may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.

SCHEDULE III/IIIN CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (3/3N)
These substances have less abuse potential than Schedule I or II substances and can lead to low to moderate physical dependence or high psychological dependence.

SCHEDULE IV CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
These substances have a low abuse potential relative to substances in Schedule III.

SCHEDULE V CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
These substances have a low abuse potential relative to substances listed in Schedule IV and consist primarily of preparations containing limited quantities of certain narcotics.