Arizona Administrative Code
Title 4 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
Chapter 22 - BOARD OF OSTEOPATHIC EXAMINERS IN MEDICINE AND SURGERY
Article 3 - DISPENSING DRUGS
Section R4-22-303 - Prescribing and Dispensing Requirements

Universal Citation: AZ Admin Code R 4-22-303

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

A. An osteopathic physician who dispenses a controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device shall record the following information on the patient's medical record:

1. Name, strength, dosage, and form of the controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device dispensed;

2. Quantity or volume dispensed;

3. Date of dispensing;

4. Medical reasons for dispensing; and

5. Number of refills authorized.

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

1. The container label and contents comply with the prescription; 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. An osteopathic physician shall purchase all controlled substance, prescription-only drugs, or prescription-only devices dispensed from a manufacturer or distributor approved by the United State Food and Drug Administration or a pharmacy holding a current permit from the Arizona Board of Pharmacy.

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

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