FL S1830

Requires all prescriptions for medicinal drugs to be electronically generated and transmitted to the pharmacist, with written prescriptions allowed only during temporary technological or electrical failures that must be documented in the patient record

Prohibits electronic prescribing software from using advertising, pop-up ads, instant messaging, or other means to influence a prescriber's decision at the point of care, including directing patients to specific pharmacies

Protects patient freedom to choose their pharmacy, preventing electronic prescribing systems from making selection of any particular pharmacy more difficult

Allows electronic prescribing software to display payor formulary information as long as it does not preclude pharmacy or drug selection by patients or prescribers

Repeals Section 456.43, Florida Statutes, and removes previous exceptions and waiver provisions related to electronic prescribing requirements