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Assign or Update the DEA Number of a Provider

Each provider must have a valid, active individual Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) number to electronically prescribe controlled substances. Newly issued DEA numbers may take up to 30 days to be processed.

  1. In File Maintenance, from Master Files > System, select Providers.
    The Providers List window opens.
  2. Double-click a provider.
    The Modify Provider Information window opens.
  3. In the Modify Provider Information window, select the Practice tab.
  4. Enter or update the DEA number for the provider as applicable.
    Modify Provider Information

  5. Select the ePrescribing tab.
  6. In the Networks section, select open menu, and then select Retail.
  7. Select Enroll or Update as applicable.
    The eRx Message Submission window opens.
  8. Select OK.