TITLE 54

PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, AND BUSINESSES

CHAPTER 17

PHARMACISTS

54-1733A.  PRESCRIPTION DRUG ORDER MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS. (1) A prescription drug order may be transmitted by delivery of the original signed written prescription or a digital image of the order, or by a prescriber, prescriber’s agent, or representative of a state-licensed or federally certified provider community either electronically, verbally, or via facsimile.

(2)  Each prescription drug order shall include at least the following:

(a)  The name of the patient or authorized entity, and, if for an animal, the species;

(b)  If a controlled substance, the patient’s address;

(c)  The date issued;

(d)  The drug name, strength, and quantity;

(e)  Directions for use;

(f)  The name of the prescriber, and, if a controlled substance, the address and DEA registration number; and

(g)  The signature of the prescriber or, if a renewal of a previous prescription, the prescriber’s authorized agent.

(3)  A provider may omit drug information and directions and, instead, make an indication for the pharmacist to finalize the patient’s drug therapy plan.

History:

[54-1733A, added 2025, ch. 93, sec. 33, p. 434.]