Section R4-16-303. Prescribing and Dispensing Requirements

A.      A physician shall record on the patient’s medical record the name, strength, dosage, and form, of the controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device dispensed, the quantity or volume dispensed, the date the controlled sub- stance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device is dispensed, the medical reasons for dispensing the controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device, and the number of refills authorized.

B.       Before dispensing a controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device to a patient, a physician shall review the prepared controlled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device to ensure that:

1.        The container label and contents comply with the pre- scription, and

2.        The patient is informed of the name of the controlled sub- stance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device, directions for use, precautions, and storage requirements.

C.      A physician shall purchase all dispensed controlled sub- stances, prescription-only drugs, or prescription-only devices from a manufacturer or distributor approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration, or a pharmacy holding a current permit from the Arizona Board of Pharmacy.

D.      The person who prepares a controlled substance, prescription- only drug, or prescription-only device for dispensing shall countersign and date the original prescription form for the con- trolled substance, prescription-only drug, or prescription-only device.

E.       For purposes of this Article, “dispensing” means the delivery of a controlled substance, a prescription-only drug, or a pre- scription-only device to a patient for use outside the physi- cian’s office.

Historical Note

New Section adopted by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 751, effective February 2, 2000 (Supp. 00-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 6 A.A.R. 4585, effective Novem- ber 14, 2000 (Supp. 00-4). Former Section R4-16-303 recodified to R4-16-403; New Section R4-16-303 recod- ifed from R4-16-203 at 11 A.A.R. 1283, effective March 25, 2005 (Supp. 05-1).