Section R. 338.584 - Non-controlled prescriptionsRule 84.
(1) A prescriber who issues a prescription for a non-controlled prescription drug shall date the prescription; provide a manual signature on the prescription; and ensure that the prescription contains all of the following information: (a) The full name of the patient for whom the drug is being prescribed.(b) The prescriber's preprinted, stamped, typed, or manually printed name and address.(c) The drug name and strength, and dosage form if necessary.(d) The quantity prescribed.(e) The directions for use.(f) The number of refills authorized.(g) The date the prescription was issued.(h) If the prescription is for an animal, the species of the animal and the full name of the owner.(2) A prescriber shall ensure that a prescription is legible, and that the information specified in subrule (1)(c) to (h) of this rule is clearly separated.(3) A prescriber shall not prescribe more than 1 of the following on a single prescription form as applicable:(a) For a prescription prescribed in handwritten form, up to 4 prescription drug orders.(b) For a prescription prescribed on a computer-generated form or a preprinted list or produced on a personal computer or typewriter, up to 6 prescription drug orders.(4) A prescription is valid for 1 year after the date the prescription was issued.(5) A pharmacy shall keep the original prescription record for 5 years. Two years after the date of the prescription's issue date, a pharmacy may make an electronic duplicate of the original non-controlled paper prescription, which becomes the original prescription. A pharmacy shall present a paper copy of the electronic duplicate of the prescription to an authorized agent of the board on request.(6) This rule does not apply to pharmacy services provided in a medical institution.Mich. Admin. Code R. 338.584
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