How to Prescribe Ketamine Rapid Dissolve Tablets

Effective January 2, 2020, Rhode Island prescribers must sign and transmit electronic prescriptions in schedules II, III, IV, and V to comply with RI Law §21-28-3.18 section 3.

How to Electronically Prescribe Ketamine Rapid Dissolve Tablets

1. Select Ketamine (bulk) powder as the drug.  The drug selected needs to be a controlled substance
2. In the instructions, directions, or notes field, please indicate:
   a. The concentration of the preparation
   b. The directions (ex. Place 1 tablet under the tongue and allow to dissolve for 1-2 minutes before swallowing.)
   c. An ICD-10 diagnosis code
   d. A quantity of dose units dispensed. Federal law prohibits more than 100 dosage units
   e. Refills (maximum of 5)
3. Do not use the name brand (Ketalar®) when prescribing Ketamine containing compounds

The prescription needs to be sent by the prescriber with the controlled substance selected as the active drug for the Electronic Prescriptions for Controlled Substances (EPCS) signature to be validated.

Most Common Formulations

• Ketamine HCl 10-300mg Rapid Dissolve Tablets

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