What requirements must be met for a prescription to be valid?

In New Hampshire, there are several requirements that must be met for a prescription to be considered valid. Firstly, the prescription must be issued by a practitioner authorized under state law to prescribe the controlled substances. Secondly, the prescription must be issued for a legitimate medical purpose in the usual course of professional practice. Thirdly, the prescription must be in a form and dosage consistent with the accepted practice in treating the condition or illness for which the prescription is being issued. Fourthly, the prescription must contain the practitioner’s full name, address, and license number; the date and name of the patient; the drug prescribed; the strength of the drug prescribed; the amount prescribed; and directions for use. Fifthly, the prescription must provide for the refill of the medication up to the amount the practitioner believes is necessary for the treatment of the patient’s condition, as long as the patient is under the supervision of the practitioner. Finally, the prescription must be dated, signed, and manually entered in ink on the practitioner’s original prescription pad or it must be issued electronically using approved software. Each prescription must be kept with the practitioner’s records for at least five years. If any of these requirements are not met, the prescription is not considered valid.

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