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Prescription Blanks for Discharged Patients

When used

SME: Director of Pharmacy
Last Review Date: 6/11/08


A physician can obtain prescription blanks from the Pharmacy when s/he plans to discharge a patient with medication.

Constraints

Physicians must recognize the following constraints when writing prescriptions and bring requests for exceptions to the attention of the Director of Pharmacy or designee:

Psychotherapeutic and anticonvulsant drugs or other drugs pertinent to the patient's primary diagnosis

Supply of medications to last until clinic appointment or three days maximum supply

Requirements

The following are required when writing prescription blanks:

The physician must write prescriptions in advance for discharge so the Pharmacy can have enough time to prepare the prescription

The physician must use prescription blanks issue by the DPS to write prescriptions for Class II medications for the patient

Stolen/lost

Physicians must report lost or stolen prescription blanks to the Pharmacy and stolen or lost DPS issued prescription blanks to the DPS.

Further information

If a physician has questions regarding medical usage evaluation, s/he should contact the following:

Director, Pharmacy Services
Office: UTHCPC 1D-00
Phone: 713-741-7820

Clinical Pharmacist, Pharmacy Services
Office: UTHCPC 1-A70
Phone: 713-741-8610

Related standards

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