Prescriber address controlled drugs prescriptions

For all controlled drugs, prescriptions must be signed and dated by the prescriber and the following particulars included in the prescriber s own handwriting name and address of patient, form and strength of preparation as appropriate, total quantity in both words and figures and dose. 

Prescriptions Prescriptions for controlled substances must be written in ink and include the following Date name and address of the patient name, address, and DEA number of the physician. Oral prescriptions must be promptly committed to writing. Controlled substance prescriptions may not be dispensed or refilled more than 6 months after the date issued or be refilled more than 5 times. A written prescription signed by the physician is required for schedule II drugs. In case of emergency, oral prescriptions for schedule II substances may be filled however, the physician must provide a signed prescription within 72 hours. Schedule II prescriptions cannot be refilled. A triplicate order form is necessary for the transfer of controlled substances in schedule II. Forms are available for the individual prescriber at no charge from the DEA. 

Prescription pad blanks normally are imprinted with a heading that gives the name of the physician and the address and phone number of the practice site (Figure A-1). When using institutional blanks that do not bear the physician s information, the physician always should print his or her name and phone number on the face of the prescription to clearly identify the prescriber and facih-tate communication with other health care professionals if questions arise. U.S. law requires that prescriptions for controlled substances include the name, address, and Drug Enforcement Agency (DBA) registration number of the physician. 

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