Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
380 - STATE BOARD OF NURSING
Chapter 12 - JOINT RULE REGARDING OFFICE BASED TREATMENT OF OPIOID USE DISORDER
Section 380-12-4 - PRESCRIPTION REQUIREMENTS
Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024
Prescriptions for Approved Medications to treat OUD must include:
1. The full identifying information for the patient, including the patient's name and address;
2. The drug name, strength, dosage form, and quantity;
3. Directions for use;
4. The date on which the prescription is signed, which must be the same day it is issued;
5. If the date the medication is to be filled is different from the date it is written, it must be indicated on the prescription;
6. Both the clinician's regular DEA registration number and the clinician's DATA 2000 identification number (which begins with the prefix X) so long as the DEA requires and issues DATA 2000 identification numbers;
7. The appropriate ICD code; and
8. The specific DHHS exemption code for dosage limits (if applicable).
