(2) comply with the requirements for chart reviews specified in the prescriptive authority agreement and periodic face to face meetings set forth in the prescriptive authority agreement; or (3) comply with the requirements set in protocols or other written authorization if ordering or prescribing drugs or devices under facility-based protocols or other written authorization. (b) Prescription Information. The format and essential elements of a prescription drug order shall comply with the requirements of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The following information must be provided on each prescription: (1) the patient’s name and address; (2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed; (3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the dosage; (4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate; (5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with whom the APRN has prescriptive authority agreement or facility-based protocols or other written authorization; (6) address and telephone number of the site at which the prescription drug order was issued; (7) the date of issuance; (8) the number of refills permitted; (9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original signature of the APRN who authorized the prescription drug order; and (10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers of the APRN and the delegating physician,if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance. do not have the authority to delegate an agent to orally communicate prescriptions to pharmacy for APRN. (may not delegate something this is delegated to you) May be done if delegating physician designates one or more LVN/RN to perform this task. RN/LVNs permitted to call prescriptions to the pharmacy must be designated in the practice protocol or in written document that is maintained on site. This must be made available to any pharmacist that requests the name(s). This should only be used as a last resort Controlled substance Control substances limitations Limit quantity to 90 day supply or refills totaling a 90-day supply Consult with physician and note the consultation in the prior to: Refilling the controlled substance (additional prescription for the same controlled substance for same individual) Prescribing a controlled substance for any child less than 2 years of age Schedule II
(2) comply with the requirements for chart reviews specified in the prescriptive authority agreement and periodic face to face meetings set forth in the prescriptive authority agreement; or (3) comply with the requirements set in protocols or other written authorization if ordering or prescribing drugs or devices under facility-based protocols or other written authorization. (b) Prescription Information. The format and essential elements of a prescription drug order shall comply with the requirements of the Texas State Board of Pharmacy. The following information must be provided on each prescription: (1) the patient’s name and address; (2) the name, strength, and quantity of the drug to be dispensed; (3) directions to the patient regarding taking of the drug and the dosage; (4) the intended use of the drug, if appropriate; (5) the name, address, and telephone number of the physician with whom the APRN has prescriptive authority agreement or facility-based protocols or other written authorization; (6) address and telephone number of the site at which the prescription drug order was issued; (7) the date of issuance; (8) the number of refills permitted; (9) the name, prescription authorization number, and original signature of the APRN who authorized the prescription drug order; and (10) the United States Drug Enforcement Administration numbers of the APRN and the delegating physician,if the prescription drug order is for a controlled substance. do not have the authority to delegate an agent to orally communicate prescriptions to pharmacy for APRN. (may not delegate something this is delegated to you) May be done if delegating physician designates one or more LVN/RN to perform this task. RN/LVNs permitted to call prescriptions to the pharmacy must be designated in the practice protocol or in written document that is maintained on site. This must be made available to any pharmacist that requests the name(s). This should only be used as a last resort Controlled substance Control substances limitations Limit quantity to 90 day supply or refills totaling a 90-day supply Consult with physician and note the consultation in the prior to: Refilling the controlled substance (additional prescription for the same controlled substance for same individual) Prescribing a controlled substance for any child less than 2 years of age Schedule II
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