According to theDrug Enforcement Administration (DEA), prescriptions forcontrolled substancesmust include the:
Patient’s diagnosis
Date of issue
Refill date
Medication’s Schedule
DEA requires allcontrolled substance prescriptionsto include thedate of issueas per21 CFR 1306.05(a).
Other required elements:
Patient’s full name and address
Drug name, strength, dosage form, quantity
Directions for use
Prescriber’s name, address,DEA number, and signature
????Reference:DEA Controlled Substance Act;21 CFR 1306.05.
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