The Prescription - Required Fields Flashcards
What Are the Required Elements of a Valid Prescription?
Beginning January 1, 2020 - every prescription must be sent electronically unless exempt:
* Veterinary Rx, Compound with 2+ Components, Jail, LTC, VA, Nursing Home, EpiPen Autoinjectors, Opioid Antagonists, Expedited Partner Therapy, CPA, Bronchodilator Candisters/Spacers, Electronic Failure
Requirements for Rx
* Valid Patient-Provider Relationship
* Date of Issuance
* Patient Name/Address
* Drug/Device Name, Strength, Quanity
* Directions
* Prescriber Name, Address, & Signature
* DEA # (If Required)
Written Rx
* Manual Prescriber Signature (Paper)
* Electronic Signature (Not Required for Non-Controls)
Faxed Rx
* Fax Machine ID
* Fax Time/Date
* Receiving Pharmacy Name, Address, Phone #, Fax #
* If Controlled: Manual Electronic Prescriber Signature
Electronic Rx - includes manual electronic prescriber signature unless exempt:
* Printed/Faxed Paper Rx: Controlled - Manually Sign
* Electronic Rx: Non-Controlled - No Sign Required
* Ensures Electronic Transmission Complies w/ Laws
* Prescriber Provides Verbal Verification Upon Request
What Can RPh Correct/Change/Add to Rx, Legend Drug, or Controlled Substance?
Changes to C-II Rx - w/ Appropriate Verfication RPh May Add/Correct/Change Any Information on C-II EXCEPT:
* Patient’s Name
* Controlled Substance Prescribed
* Name/Signature of Prescriber
* Authorized Fill Date
What can Non-RPh Staff Correct/Change/Add to Rx, Legend Drug, or Controlled Substance?
Not Specified
What Types of Rx Substitutions are Allowed?
- Same Generic Name / Demonstrated Bioavailability (Notify Patient of Substitution)
- Biological Product for Interchangeable Biological Product (Must Notify Prescriber within 5 Days)
Special Restrictions on Rx Drugs/Refills?
C-II & Methadone:
* Refills: 0
* Validity: 6 Months
C-II, C-IV, C-V:
* Refills: 5
* Validity: 6 Months
Legend Drugs (Prescription):
* Refills: 12
* Validity: 18 Months
Special Restrictions on Rx Pads?
Not Specified
