Violative Prescription
- The generic name is not written.
- Both the generic name and brand name are written but, only the brand name is legible.
- Only the brand name is written and added with imposing instruction ("No other substitute") that can hinder, obstruct or prevent proper dispensing.
What to do with a Violative Prescription?
Violative
prescriptions shall not be filed. They are kept and reported by the pharmacist
of drug outlet or any other interested party to the nearest DOH office for
appropriate action. The pharmacist shall advise the prescriber of the problem
and/or instruct the patient to get the proper prescription.
Erroneous Prescription
- The brand name precedes the generic name.
- The generic name is enclosed with a parenthesis instead of the brand name.
- The brand name is not in parenthesis.
- More than one drug is prescribed on one prescription.
What to do with an Erroneous Prescription
Erroneous
prescriptions shall be filed. Such prescription shall also be kept
and reported by the pharmacist of the drug outlet or any other interested
party to the nearest DOH office for appropriate action.
Impossible Prescription
- Only the generic name is written but illegible.
- The generic name does not correspond with the brand name.
- Both the generic name and the brand name are illegible.
- The written drug product is not registered in FDA.
What to do with an Impossible Prescription
Impossible
prescription shall not be filed. They shall be and reported by the pharmacist
of drug outlet or any other interested party to the nearest DOH office for
appropriate action. The pharmacist shall advise the prescriber of the problem
and/or instruct the patient to get the proper prescription.