prescription labels
what information is required on a prescription label?
what is the patient's drug name and strength, directions, and prescriber's name?
who regulates the mailing of prescription drugs in the U.S.?
what is the USPS and the DEA?
what is a patient package insert (PPI)?
what is a document provided with certain medications to inform patients about proper use and risks?
what is the main goal of drug safety regulations?
what Is to prevent harm from improper use of medication?
what is a controlled substance?
what is a drug regulated by the FDA due to potential for abuse?
which federal law requires drug labels to have certain information?
what is the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA)?
can controlled substances be mailed?
what controlled substance can be mailed under strict DEA and USPS regulations
for which medications are PPIs required by the FDA?
what are oral contraceptives and estrogen containing drugs?
what federal agency monitors drug safety in the U.S.?
what is the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)?
what are the 5 schedules of controlled substances based on?
what is potential for abuse and accepted medical use?
what does "RX only" indicate on a prescription label?
what is that the medication is only available by prescription?
what must be included when mailing prescriptions to ensure compliance?
what is tamper-proof packaging and proper labeling?
how often must a PPI be provided for patients?
what is before the first dose and every 30 days thereafter?
what is MedWatch?
what is the FDA's system for reporting adverse drug reactions?
what is the difference between schedule l and schedule V drugs?
why is that schedule l has no accepted medical use and high abuse risk, while schedule V has low potential for abuse?
what must be included on a label for a controlled substance that isn't a required for others?
what is the name of the prescriber's registration number?
what is a key requirement when mailing prescriptions across state lines?
what is that the sender must comply with both federal and state pharmacy laws?
what is the difference between a PPI and a medication guide?
what is PPIs are required for certain drugs, while medication guides are for drugs with serious risks?
what does REMS stand for?
what is Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies?
who must register with the DEA to prescribe controlled substances?
what is any practitioner who handles controlled substances?
what's the purpose of auxiliary labels on prescriptions?
what is to provide additional warnings or usage information?
which schedule medications require the most scrutiny when mailed?
what are schedule ll controlled substances?
who is responsible for ensuring patients receive a PPI?
the pharmacist or healthcare provider?
name a drug that has a REMS program
what is clozapine, isotretinoin, or opioid analgesics?
what's required on a prescription for a schedule ll medication?
what is a written or electronic prescription, no refills, and DEA number?