Requirements of prescription order for controlled drugs.

61-04-06-03. Requirements of prescription order for controlled drugs. The patient hard copy prescription form for controlled drugs must contain the following: 1. The name address of the patient; 2. The date of issuance; 3. The name of the drug; 4. The quantity; 5. The strength; 6. Adequate directions for use; 7. The prescriber's name, either printed or stamped; 8. The prescriber's indication of refill authorization; 9. A reminder legend in at least six-point uppercase print stating, "In order to require that a brand name product be dispensed, the practitioner must hand write the words 'brand medically necessary'"; 10. The DEA number of the prescriber; and 11. The signature of the prescriber. History: Effective October 1, 1993; amended effective October 1, 2012. General Authority: NDCC 28-32-02, 43-15-10(9)(12)(14) Law Implemented: NDCC 43-15-10(9)(12)(14) 2