E2 Lecture 4 Flashcards
1
Q
Red Flags for a Controlled Prescription
A
- prescriber writes more prescriptions compared to other prescribers in the area
- prescriber writes larger prescription quantities than other prescribers in the area
- patient comes to pharmacy to fill prescription too frequently
- prescriber writes prescriptions for antagonist drugs (stimulants & depressants) at the same time
- patient presents prescriptions written in the names of other people
- multiple patients come into the pharmacy simultaneously or within a short time with similar prescriptions from the same prescriber
- patients who are not regular patrons of your pharmacy or community presents prescriptions from same prescriber
- prescription looks “too good” with too legible handwriting
- quantities, directions, and dosages differ from usual medical usage
- prescription does not comply with acceptable standard abbreviations or appears to be a textbook presentation
- prescription appears to be photocopied
- directions are written in full with no abbreviations
- prescription is written in different color inks or written in different handwriting
2
Q
Controlled Prescription Requirements
A
date the prescription was issued
full name & address of patient
drug name, strength, and dosage form
quantity prescribed
directions for use
name, address, DEA of prescriber
signature of prescriber
3
Q
What can we not change on a C-II prescription?
A
Patient name
Controlled substance name (unless generic substitution)
Prescriber name including signature
IF THIS OCCURS, NEW PRESCRIPTION WRITTEN OR ELECTRONIC SENT
4
Q
What can we not change on a C-III, C-IV, C-V prescription?
A
Patient name
Controlled substance name (unless generic substitution)
Prescriber name including signature
IF THIS OCCURS, COVERT WRITTEN PRESCRIPTION TO AN ORAL, TELEPHONED ORDER
