Manual of Instructions - Appendix A
Application Instructions to Establish a New HCS Account
The application forms may be obtained by e-mailing a request to: narcotic@health.ny.gov. The e-mail must include the information as specified in 1-4 below:
1. In the e-mail subject heading state:
- "HCS Application Request"
2. In the body of the E-mail include:
- The Name of the Pharmacy, Mailing Address
- Telephone Number, Fax Number
- DEA License Number, NPI Number (If Available)
- NCPDP Number (formerly referred to as NABP Number)
- NYS Board of Pharmacy License Number
3. Pharmacies must designate a "Director" (typically the pharmacy owner or supervising pharmacist) for the account. In the body of the e-mail include:
- The full First name, Middle name, Last name
- Title
- Date of Birth
- E-mail address, Telephone Number
4. The Director may authorize other persons to establish separate HCS accounts. Such authorized person designated by the Director is considered a "Coordinator". Clearly specify proposed coordinator(s), and include in the body of the e-mail:
- The full First name, Middle name, Last name
- Date of Birth
- E-mail address, Telephone Number
Once the Department has received your E-mail request, the necessary HCS application forms will be E-mailed to you. Follow the instructions provided and retain a copy for your records.
- Each pharmacy/corporation must complete the "Participant Organization Security and Use Policy" within the packet (document 1 of the Security and Use Packet).
- Each individual user must complete an "Individual User Security and Use Policy and Application" (document 2 of the packet). Once an account has been approved, individual confidential user IDs and passwords will be assigned.