Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
392 - MAINE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Part 4 - DISPENSING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Chapter 19 - RECEIPT AND HANDLING OF PRESCRIPTION DRUG ORDERS
Section 392-4-19-2 - Requirements for Prescription Drug Orders for Controlled Substances

Universal Citation: 02 ME Code Rules ยง 392-4-19-2

Current through 2024-38, September 18, 2024

1. Schedule II Drugs

No pharmacist may fill a written prescription drug order from a Maine health care provider for a Schedule II drug that does not comply with Chapter 1 of the rules of the Department of Public Safety, Maine Drug Enforcement Agency, entitled "Requirements for Written Prescriptions of Schedule II Drugs," adopted May 30, 2002 and effective January 1, 2003. The board hereby incorporates Chapter 1 into this chapter by reference. A copy of the rule may be obtained from-

Department of Public Safety

Maine Drug Enforcement Agency

166 State House Station

Augusta, ME 04333-0166

[NOTE: PL 2003, c. 326, amending 32 MRSA §13786-A(2)-(4), sets forth special requirements for filling a prescription drug order for a Schedule II drug written by an out-of-state practitioner.]

2. All Controlled Substances

A. A controlled substance may not be pre-printed on a prescription blank.

B. No pharmacist may fill a prescription drug order for a controlled substance that is presented to the pharmacist more than 90 days after the date of the prescription.

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