Okla. Stat. tit. 59, § 59-353.20.1
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Recording of prescriptions - Prescription label
Official statutory text
requirements.
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
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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.
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
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 59. Professions and Occupations Page 313
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.
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