21. TL:DR - The Prescription: Packaging

Question 1

The following information is required to be on the label of a prescription:

Answer 1

1. name of the pharmacy
2. address of the pharmacy
3. serial number/prescription number
4. date of the prescription
5. name of the prescriber
6. name of the patient
7. name of the drug
8. strength of the drug
9. directions for use
10. appropriate cautionary statements

Question 2

OTC label requriements are covered in

Answer 2

Title 21

Question 3

Child cap safety requirements are covered in

Answer 3

Poison Prevention Packaging Act and Electronic Code of Federal Regulations

Question 4

Expiration date for prescription for non-controlled legend drugs

Answer 4

none

Question 5

Schedule II expiration date

Answer 5

none

Question 6

Schedule III expiration date

Answer 6

6 months after the date written, or after 5 refills, whichever happens first

Question 7

Schedule IV expiration date

Answer 7

6 months after the date written, or after 5 refills, whichever happens first

Question 8

Schedule V expiration date

Answer 8

none

Question 9

Exception to expiration dates

Answer 9

if a CV is partially filled, then it obtains a 6 month expiration date