A. Prescriptions received by other than written communication shall be promptly recorded in writing by the pharmacist. The record made by the pharmacist shall constitute the original prescription to be filled by the pharmacist.
B. A filled prescription label shall include the name and address of the pharmacy of origin, date of filling, name of patient, name of prescriber, directions for administration, and prescription number. The symptom or purpose for which the drug is prescribed may appear on the label if provided by the practitioner and requested by the patient or the patient's authorized representative. If the symptom or purpose for which a drug is prescribed is not provided by the practitioner, the pharmacist may fill the prescription without contacting the practitioner, patient, or patient's representative. Filled prescriptions issued for veterinarian drugs shall be labeled according to rules promulgated by the Oklahoma State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. The label shall also include the trade or generic name, prescribed quantity, and prescription strength of the drug therein contained, except when otherwise directed by the prescriber. This requirement shall not apply to prescriptions or medicines and drugs supplied or delivered directly to patients for consumption on the premises of any hospital or mental institution. This requirement shall not apply to dialysate sold, dispensed or delivered in their original, sealed packaging upon receipt of a prescriber's order.
C. No prescription shall be written in any characters, figures, or ciphers other than in the English or Latin language generally in use among medical and pharmaceutical practitioners.
Added by Laws 2015, c. 230, § 14, eff. Nov. 1, 2015. Amended by Laws 2018, c. 106, § 5, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.
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