N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-27.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024
Section 13:45A-27.2 - Definitions

As used in this subchapter, the following words and terms have the following meanings unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

"Address of record" means an address designated by a licensed prescriber which is part of the public record and which may be disclosed upon request. "Address of record" may be a licensed prescriber's home, business or mailing address, but shall not be a post office box.

"Division" means the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs.

"Licensed healthcare facility" means any facility licensed by the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services including hospitals, long-term care facilities, ambulatory care facilities, residential drug treatment facilities, and alcohol treatment facilities which have been, or are eligible to be assigned, a Division of Consumer Affairs uniform prescription blank unique provider number.

"Licensed prescriber" means any healthcare practitioner authorized by law to write prescriptions.

"New Jersey Prescription Blank (NJPB)" means a uniform, non-reproducible, non-erasable safety paper form developed by the Division pursuant to 45:14-14.6 which satisfies the specifications of 13:45A-27.8.

"Prescription" means an order for drugs or controlled dangerous substances, or any combination or mixture thereof, or other prescribed items, written or signed by a licensed prescriber for the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, or amelioration of disease, injury, pain, or physical condition in man or animals. For the purposes of this definition, the term "other prescribed items" includes eyewear, medical devices, orthotics and prosthetics, and syringes.

"Vendor" means any person authorized to manufacture and distribute NJPBs pursuant to the rules in this subchapter. For purposes of this definition, "person" means an individual, partnership, limited liability partnership, limited liability company, corporation or any other business entity.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:45A-27.2