10913875, 64B-3.005 - Florida Administrative Rules, Law, Code, Register

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Notice: 10913875

Notice of Proposed Rule

Department:

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Division:

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

Chapter:

MISCELLANEOUS

Overview

RULE:

64B-3.005

Counterfeit-Proof Prescription Pads and Blanks for Controlled Substance Prescribing

PURPOSE:

Due to statutory changes, the rule must be amended to reflect that use of counterfeit-proof prescription blanks or pads is mandatory. Due to statutory changes, the Department also must impose additional requirements and approve vendors of counterfeit-proof prescription pads.

SUMMARY:

This rule specifies the security features that must be included to obtain approval for use as a counterfeit-proof prescription pad. The rule incorporates an application for the approval of counterfeit-proof prescription pad vendors and describes the responsibilities of approved vendors including submission of a monthly report.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY:

456.42, 893.065 FS.

LAW:

456.42, 893.065 FS.

PRINT PUBLISH DATE:

1/20/2012 Vol. 38/03

COMMENTS:

From 1/20/2012 To 2/10/2012 (21 Days)
The public comment period for this notice has already expired.

REFERENCE MATERIALS:

No reference(s).

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