Computer transmission of prescriptions.

61-04-05-03. Computer transmission of prescriptions. In addition to the requirements in section 61-04-05-02, a prescription order may be transmitted from an authorized prescribing practitioner to a pharmacy under the following provisions: 1. Schedule II, III, IV, and V controlled substances prescriptions received via computer require an electronic signature by the authorized prescriber, as defined in North Dakota Century Code section 9-16-01, for the prescription to serve as the original copy. 2. Transmission of schedule II controlled substance prescriptions via computer is allowed when the prescribing system and the pharmacy system are in compliance with drug enforcement agency requirements for e-prescribing. 3. The required legend must appear on the practitioner's prescription screen. The practitioner must take a specific overt action to include the "brand medically necessary" language with the electronic transmission as set forth in subsections 3 and 4 of North Dakota Century Code section 19-02.1-14.1. For example, the practitioner or the practitioner's agent must type out "brand medically necessary" letter by letter. History: Effective January 1, 2005; amended effective July 1, 2011. General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-15-10(9)(12)(14) Law Implemented: NDCC 28-32-03, 43-15-10(9)(12)(14) 2