Instructions to the Controlled Substance Information Program

Attention: Prescribers of controlled substances

The New York State Department of Health's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement has implemented the online Controlled Substance Information (CSI) on Dispensed Prescriptions program.

The online program allows you to review your patients' recent controlled substance prescription history at any time, therefore, giving you more information to exercise your professional judgment in treating your patient.

Any New York State licensed prescriber who holds a valid DEA registration may access the CSI. Each prescriber must have an individual Health Commerce System Account (HCS) to gain access. Instructions on how to establish an account are available at the following website:

https://hcsteamwork1.health.state.ny.us/pub/top.html

How to Access the CSI Program

  1. Go to the HCS at https://commerce.health.state.ny.us
  2. Log onto the system with your user ID and password (If you can't remember your password, call the Commerce Account Management Unit at 1-866-529-1890 for assistance).
  3. Select "HCS Applications" at the top of the page
  4. Scroll down to "Controlled Substances Information (CSI) on Dispensed Prescriptions"
  5. Click "Add to Favorites" (located on the blue bar) so you don't have to scroll down each time in the HCS [Optional]
  6. Click to open the program
  7. Enter patient information and your DEA registration number
  8. Review the Frequently Asked Questions within the application for further information

This program is available to New York State prescribers of controlled substances only.

Questions?

Call 1-866-811-7957 (Option #4)