Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 480 - RULES OF GEORGIA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Chapter 480-22 - REQUIREMENTS OF A PRESCRIPTION UNDER ORDER
Rule 480-22-.03 - Manner of Issuance of a Controlled Substance Prescription Drug Order
Current through Rules and Regulations filed through March 20, 2024
(1) All controlled substance prescription drug orders issued by the authorized practitioner shall bear the prescribing practitioner's name, address, telephone number and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) permit number assigned to the practitioner for that corresponding address, and each shall be signed and dated on the same day when issued. At the time of dispensing, at a minimum, each shall bear the name and address of the patient, the drug name, strength, dosage form, quantity prescribed, directions for use, and indications for any refills or zero for none.
(2) If a practitioner gives a hard copy of an electronic visual image prescription drug order directly to the patient or his/her agent, the hard copy must be printed on security paper with the wording that indicates the signature was electronically generated.
(3) Practitioners may electronically transmit prescription drug orders directly to the pharmacy of the patient's choice where the prescription meets the requirements of O.C.G.A. §§ 16-13-41, 26-4-80, 26-4-80.1, 21 C.F.R. 1306, 21 C.F.R. 1311 and any other applicable state or federal law or regulation for dispensing of a controlled substance prescription drug order transmitted via electronic means.
(4) Practitioners not registered with the DEA, but affiliated with hospitals or other institutions, shall include the registration number of the hospital or other institutions as well as the special internal code assigned to the authorized practitioner by the hospital or other institution, as provided for in federal regulations 21 CFR 1301.22(c), in lieu of a DEA registration when prescribing or issuing a controlled substance drug order.
O.C.G.A. §§ 16-13-34, 16-13-41, 26-4-27, 26-4-80, 26-4-80.1.