The upgrades to the iPLEDGE^® Program system are complete.

• The website has a new look and feel, but the content and user experience should be familiar.
• Pharmacies will now be able to obtain Risk Management Authorizations (RMAs) using Pharmacy Network Connectivity (the switch).

For patients, iPLEDGE Program website has a new look and feel. All iPLEDGE Program safety requirements and patient functionality remains unchanged.

For prescribers and designees, there are some enhancements for managing patients, including enhanced patient search functionality.

The enhancements to the iPLEDGE Program system will also require prescribers, upon initial login, to:

• Confirm/provide their National Provider Identifier (NPI) number
• Confirm/provide their Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Number (if available)

Failure to supply these identifiers may result in the prescriber's patients' prescriptions not being authorized for dispensing.

The iPLEDGE Program system will allow Pharmacy Network Connectivity (the switch).

• For chain pharmacies, your corporate headquarters will provide more information.
• For non-chain pharmacies, instructions for connecting to the Pharmacy Network are available on the Pharmacy Homepage on the iPLEDGE Program Website on a link titled: "For information on connecting to the Pharmacy Network"

If your pharmacy wants to continue to obtain a Risk Management Authorization to dispense isotretinoin via the web site, www.ipledgeprogram.com, or the automated phone system, 1-866-495-0654, no further action is required.