Appendix B
Appendix B: Prescription Dispensing Information and Metrology
Dispensing and measurement
Prescription Parts and Label
A controlled substance prescription must contain the date of issue, the patient's full name and address, the drug name/strength/dosage form/quantity, directions for use, and the prescriber's name, address, DEA number, and signature. A controlled substance label must include the pharmacy name and address, serial number, initial fill date, patient name, prescriber name, directions, and required cautionary statements.
Before Dispensing
Before dispensing, double-check patient information, the patient profile (allergies, conditions, other drugs), the drug (correct name and spelling, beware look-alike names like Celebrex/Cerebyx/Celexa), the dosage and units, and the label (compare against the prescription, verify the NDC), then provide counseling.
📖 “Controlled Rx: date, patient name/address, drug/strength/form/quantity, directions, prescriber name/address/DEA/signature. Controlled label: pharmacy name/address, serial number, fill date, patient, prescriber, directions, cautionary statements. Auxiliary labels: Shake Well, External Use Only, May Cause Drowsiness. Schedule II written, never refillable; III-V 5 refills/6 months. Before dispensing: check patient, profile, drug (look-alikes Celebrex/Cerebyx/Celexa), dosage, label, counsel.”