Requirements for labeling containers for prescribed drugs. Unless specified to the contrary in writing on the prescription by the prescribing practitioner, all prescriptions filled by any practitioner must be dispensed in a container to which is affixed a label or other device which clearly shows:
1. The date.
2. The name, address and prescription serial number of the practitioner who filled the prescription.
3. The names of the prescribing practitioner and of the person for whom prescribed.
4. The number of dosage units.
5. Specific directions for use given by the prescribing practitioner.
6. The expiration date of the effectiveness of the drug or medicine dispensed, if that information is required to be included on the original label of the manufacturer of the drug or medicine. The practitioner shall not specify on the label or other device for the drug or medicine an expiration date that is earlier than the expiration date specified by the manufacturer on the original label.
7. The proprietary or generic name of the drug or medicine as written by the prescribing practitioner.
8. The strength of the drug or medicine.
Ê The label must contain the warning:
Caution: Do not use with alcohol or nonprescribed drugs without consulting the prescribing practitioner.
Last modified: February 27, 2006