DrFirst + Practice Better

Electronically prescribe medications to US clients directly from Practice Better, including controlled substances (EPCS).

What is DrFirst?

DrFirst powers Practice Better's ePrescribe integration, letting US practitioners send prescriptions, including controlled substances (EPCS), directly from a client's chart. ePrescribe is a paid add-on available on all paid plans. Setup requires a new DrFirst account created through Practice Better; existing DrFirst accounts aren't compatible.

What you can do with DrFirst

Prescribe controlled substances securely — EPCS enrollment lets you send controlled substance prescriptions using your login, a passphrase, and a signature password from Practice Better support.

Check a patient's prescription history — With the PDMP add-on, review what controlled substances a client has already been prescribed before writing a new one.

Keep pharmacy communication in one place — Monitor messages from pharmacies and other DrFirst notifications right from your Practice Better Dashboard.

Manage prescriptions without leaving the chart — Open, review, and update medication history and prescriptions from the same Client Record you're already working in.

How the DrFirst integration works

Apply for access

Start ePrescribe from your Practice Better's integration settings, choose ePrescribe alone or with PDMP, then add each provider's details; Practice Better's support team reaches out with next steps.

Verify your identity

Complete identity verification through DrFirst's ID.me process before you can start prescribing; providers enrolled in EPCS complete extra verification steps.

Prescribe and sync

Once approved, open DrFirst from a client's Medical History or Client Hub; prescriptions and updates sync back to Practice Better automatically when you close the DrFirst window.

Start your DrFirst ePrescribe setup.

Choose your plan, add your providers, and our team will guide you through activation and identity verification.

Frequently asked questions

How much does the DrFirst ePrescribe integration cost?

DrFirst ePrescribe is a paid add-on available on all paid plans. It costs $49 per practitioner per month, plus a one-time $99 per-practitioner onboarding fee. Adding PDMP costs an extra $5 per practitioner per month, plus a one-time $399 per-practice, per-state onboarding fee. Onboarding fees are non-refundable.

Can I use my existing DrFirst account?

No, you'll need to set up a new DrFirst account through Practice Better's integration; accounts created directly with DrFirst aren't compatible.

How long does PDMP approval take?

PDMP setup typically takes six to eight weeks and depends on your state; approval isn't guaranteed. You can keep using ePrescribe without PDMP while you wait.

Can telehealth-only practices use PDMP?

Not always. Some states require a physical practice address to qualify for integrated PDMP access. If you're denied, you can still look up a patient's PDMP record by logging into your state's PDMP website directly.

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