Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 535 - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
Chapter 15 - Pharmacies
Subchapter 3 - Pharmacies
Section 535:15-3-15.1 - Transmission of prescription orders other than verbal

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 535:15-3-15.1

Current through Vol. 41, No. 13, March 15, 2024

(a) All transmitted prescription drug orders, other than verbal, shall be transmitted:

(1) to a pharmacy of the patient's choice with no intervening person or persons altering the prescription order or breeching patient confidentiality;

(2) by an authorized practitioner; or his designated agent when
(A) designated agents are allowed by the practitioner's practice act, and

(B) if transmitting designated agent's identity is included in the order.

(b) Transmitted prescription drug orders shall include the transmitter's phone number for verbal confirmation, and the time and date of transmission.

(c) The pharmacist shall exercise professional judgment regarding the accuracy, validity and authenticity of a prescription drug order transmitted consistent with federal, state and local laws and rules.

(d) All equipment for receipt of prescription drug orders shall be maintained so as to ensure against unauthorized access.

(e) Prescriptions may be transferred if all requirements of federal, state and local laws and rules are met.

(f) No agreement between a prescribing practitioner and a pharmacy or device and medical equipment holder shall require that prescription orders be transmitted from the prescribing practitioner to only that pharmacy or device or medical equipment permit holder.

Added at 22 Ok Reg 2172, eff 7-1-05

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