02-373-12 Me. Code R. § 4

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 373-12-4 - PRESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS

Prescriptions for Approved Medications to treat OUD must include:

1. The full identifying information for the patient, including the patient's name and address;

2. The drug name, strength, dosage form, and quantity;

3. Directions for use;

4. The date on which the prescription is signed, which must be the same day it is issued;

5. If the date the medication is to be filled is different from the date it is written, it must be indicated on the prescription;

6. Both the clinician's regular DEA registration number and the clinician's DATA 2000 identification number (which begins with the prefix X) so long as the DEA requires and issues DATA 2000 identification numbers;

7. The appropriate ICD code; and

8. The specific DHHS exemption code for dosage limits (if applicable).

02-373 C.M.R. ch. 12, § 4