21 N.C. Admin. Code 46.2301

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 7, October 1, 2024

Section 46 .2301 - PRESCRIPTION: DRUG ORDER REQUIREMENTS

(a) Prescription orders shall include, but not be limited to:

(1) date of issuance;

(2) name and address of patient;

(3) name, address and telephone number of prescriber except that indication of the name of the prescriber is sufficient if a data file specified in (b) of this Rule is current and in effect;

(4) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) number of prescriber in the case of controlled substances;

(5) name, strength, dosage form and quantity of drug prescribed;

(6) refills if authorized or, in institutions, the stop date;

(7) route of administration of drug prescribed; and

(8) directions for use.

(b) Information in Subparagraphs (a)(2), (a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(6) and (a)(7) may be stored in a readily retrievable data file specifically compiled for use in the pharmacy, which is not a commercial publication, in lieu of the requirements of the named Subparagraphs.

21 N.C. Admin. Code 46 .2301

Authority G.S. 90-85.6(a); 90-85.32; 90-106(h);
Eff. December 31, 1985;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1989;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017.

Authority G.S. 90-85.6(a); 90-85.32; 90-106(h);
Eff. December 31, 1985;
Amended Eff. May 1, 1989.