Arizona Administrative Code
Title 4 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 16 - ARIZONA MEDICAL BOARD
Article 3 - DISPENSING OF DRUGS
Section R4-16-303 - Prescribing and Dispensing Requirements

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 4-16-303

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 38, September 20, 2024

A. A physician shall record on the patient's medical record the name, strength, dosage, and form, of a controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device dispensed, the quantity or volume dispensed, the date the controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device is dispensed, the therapeutic reason for dispensing the controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device, and the number of refills authorized.

B. Before dispensing a controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device to a patient, a physician shall review the prepared controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device to ensure:

1. The container label and contents comply with the prescription order, and

2. The patient is informed of the name of the controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device, directions for use, precautions, and storage requirements.

C. A physician shall purchase all dispensed controlled substances, prescription-only drugs, or prescription-only devices from a manufacturer or distributor approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration or a pharmacy holding a current permit from the Arizona Board of Pharmacy.

D. The person who prepares a controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device for dispensing shall countersign and date the original prescription order for the controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device.

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