Electronically Prescribe Controlled Substances
To e-prescribe controlled substances in Epic, you must install the Microsoft Authenticator app on your mobile device. This app is required as a secondary form of authentication when e-prescribing controlled substances to confirm you’re the authorizing provider.
Download the Microsoft Authenticator App
- iOS: Click here to download the iOS app
- Android: Click here to download the Android app
Installing and Configuring Microsoft Authenticator
For instructions on installing and configuring the Microsoft Authenticator app, read this tip sheet. This method requires your Houston Methodist email address as your login. If you don’t have an HM email address, you’ll use your HM username in the following format to log in: HMusername@houstonmethodist.org
Passwordless Sign-In
After you’ve installed Microsoft Authenticator, it’s recommended that you follow these instructions and set up passwordless sign-in. This will automatically send you a token so you don’t have to enter a password each time.
Note: If you’re not e-prescribing, contact the Physician Service Desk at 832.667.5555 to get set up.
