Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-22-303

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R4-22-303 - Prescribing and Dispensing Requirements

A. An osteopathic physician who dispenses a controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device shall record the following information on the patient's medical record:

1. Name, strength, dosage, and form of the controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device dispensed;

2. Quantity or volume dispensed;

3. Date of dispensing;

4. Medical reasons for dispensing; and

5. Number of refills authorized.

B. Before dispensing a controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device, an osteopathic physician shall review the prepared controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device to ensure that:

1. The container label and contents comply with the prescription; and

2. The patient is informed of the name of the controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device, directions for use, precautions, and storage requirements.

C. An osteopathic physician shall purchase all controlled substance, prescription-only drugs, or prescription-only devices dispensed from a manufacturer or distributor approved by the United State Food and Drug Administration or a pharmacy holding a current permit from the Arizona Board of Pharmacy.

D. The individual who prepares a controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device for dispensing shall countersign and date the original prescription form.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-22-303

New Section made by final rulemaking at 20 A.A.R. 2655, effective 11/8/2014.