Controlled Substance
Prescription Rules
Prescription Abbreviations
Steps to fill a Prescription
Shocking Knowledge
100

Date of issue,Patient’s name and address, Clinician name, address, DEA number

What is required for Controlled Substance prescription.

100

It is valid for a year after the filling date in most states.

What is a prescription for a non-controlled substance.

100

Rx

What is Prescription/ Legend drugs

100

After entering your details into the system, a member of the pharmacy or a unit will check the doctor’s prescribed information.

What is therapeutic check step

100

1,200 more of these than there were vehicular deaths in 2009.

what is prescription over doses

200

 may not be filled or refilled more than six months after the date issued by the practitioner or be refilled more than five times, unless renewed by the practitioner.

What is the time until a controlled substance prescription expires

200

These will be dispensed in a child-resistant container as required by federal law or regulation

What is prescription drugs.

200

1 tablet po tid

What is one tablet by mouth 3 times daily?

200

The Pharmacist or Pharmacy Technician will ask you for general information on your visit.

What is input and initial check step

200

It is estimated two out of every three college students are offered these.

What is opioid prescription drugs.

300

is an identifier assigned to a health care provider (such as a physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, optometrist, dentist, or veterinarian)

What is DEA number

300

Always to be dispensed unless prescriber has said otherwise.

What is generic drugs.

300

4 cap bid QOD

What is 1 capsule twice daily every other day.

300

This is where a member in a separate unit within the pharmacy will check the accuracy of the information entered into the system. If needed under this step the person may ask for further verification.

What is technical check step

300

These now surpass deaths from street drugs such as heroin, cocaine, meth amphetamines, and amphetamines.

What is depressants, anti-depressants, and opioids

400

must be on board-approved tamper-resistant paper or pad

What is prescriptions for controlled substances.

400

A practitioner authorized to prescribe or administer a legend drug including a controlled substance, other than a pharmacy, can dispense a legend drug including a controlled substance directly to an ultimate user without a prescription

What is one of Minimum requirements for dispensing practitioners.

400

1 tsp q.i.d p.c. @ h.s. then d/c

What is Take one teaspoonful by mouth four times a day by mouth after meals and at bedtime then discontinue

400

The pharmacist will supply you with the medications and complete the filling process through a transaction.

What is the supply and educate step


400

The average age when prescription drug abuse starts.

What is 21 years old

500

This must be signed by a patient when prescribed a medication for ADHD.

What is Controlled Substances Treatment Agreement

500

Effective July 1, 2020 this will consolidate all rules governing pharmacies and pharmacy practice.

What is chapter 246-945 WAC.

500

Dil. c = vol. aq. and use as gargle q. 5 h.

Dilute with an equal volume of water and use as gargle every 5 hours.

500

Step where the pharmacist or Technician will check if your insurance plan covers the prescribed drugs and any conditions around that.

What is preparation step

500

With research, people can get a false positive diagnosis for this commonly diagnosed issue which requires multiple stimulants. 

What is ADHD