As used in this chapter, 'prescription' means a written order or an order transmitted by other means of communication that is immediately reduced to writing by the pharmacist or, for electronically transmitted orders in accordance with IC 25-1-9.3, recorded in an electronic format from an optometrist to or for an ultimate user for a drug or device, containing:(1) the name and address of the patient;(2) the date of issue;(3) the name and strength or size (if applicable) of the drug or device;(4) the amount to be dispensed (unless indicated by directions and duration of therapy);(5) adequate directions for the proper use of the drug or device by the patient;(6) the name and certification number of the prescribing optometrist; and(7) if the prescription:(A) is in written form, the signature of the optometrist; or(B) is in electronic form, the electronic signature of the optometrist.As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.28-2019, SEC.15.
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