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§ 17-92-505. Labeling

AR Code § 17-92-505 (2018) (N/A)
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(a) (1) The pharmacist filling a prescription for dispensing to an ultimate patient may affix to the container a label showing:

(A) The pharmacy name, address, and telephone number;

(B) The date of dispensing;

(C) The serial number of the prescription;

(D) The name of the patient;

(E) The name of the prescribing practitioner;

(F) The trade name of the medication, if any, or the generic name and identity of the manufacturer of the dispensed medication, if the medication appears generically listed on the drug formulary list as established by this subchapter;

(G) The strength per unit dose of the medication;

(H) The quantity of the medication; and

(I) Directions for use.

(2) If a pharmacist dispenses a generically equivalent product, the person for whom the medication is prescribed shall be informed prior to dispensing or the label should appropriately indicate the substitution.

(3) However, this subsection shall not apply to the dispensing of medication to inpatients in hospitals.

(4) Further, in an appropriate manner, the prescribing practitioner may indicate that the name, manufacturer, and strength of the medication dispensed shall be deleted from the label.

(b) Any authorized person filling a prescription for dispensing to an ultimate patient shall affix to the container a label showing the trade name of the medication or the generic name of the medication unless directed to the contrary by the physician. Failure to comply with this subsection shall be grounds for disciplinary action.

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§ 17-92-505. Labeling