Faxed Prescriptions

Question 1

Do faxed prescriptions have to be in a traditional, written prescription form?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

In any situation, a faxed prescription must be manually signed by who?

Answer 2

the prescriber
* can’t be stamp, neeeds to wet ink signature

Question 3

Do faxed refill authorizations need to be manually signed?

Answer 3

yes, physician needs to sign paper from fax machine

Question 4

What things do a faxed prescription need to include?

Answer 4

1. identification number of the facsimile machine
2. full name of the prescriber
3. full name of the prescriber’s agent transmitting the prescription to pharmacy (if applicable)

(must be traditional, written prescription form and manually signed by prescriber)

Question 5

It is no longer required for a faxed prescription to include what?

Answer 5

header information
* do not cut it off when filling the Rx

Question 6

What is not given to the patient?

Answer 6

The original prescription is not given to the patient

Question 7

Could you call physician to verify the signature was manually signed?

Answer 7

Yes (usually in that case it becomes a verbal prescription)