Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-10 - RETAIL PHARMACY REGULATIONS
Rule 480-10-.15 - Requirements of a Prescription Drug Order
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
A Prescription Drug Order (defined as a "lawful order of a Practitioner for a Drug or Device for a specific patient") shall include, but not be limited to the following information as well as any information required by Rule 480-22:
(1) Full name and address of the patient;
(2) Name, address of the prescribing practitioner and DEA registration number in the case of controlled substances;
(3) Date of issuance;
(4) Name, strength, if needed, dosage form and quantity of drug prescribed;
(5) Directions for use by the patient;
(6) Refills authorized, if any;
(7) If a written Prescription Drug Order, prescribing practitioner's signature; and
(8) A serial number assigned by the Pharmacist so that Prescription Drug Orders may be filed in a numerical and retrievable sequence.
O.C.G.A. Secs. 16-13-34, 16-13-41, 16-13-74, 26-4-27, 26-4-28, 26-4-37, 26-4-80.
