Can a pharmacist dispense a prescription written on faxed tamper-resistant pads or paper where the security pantograph is activated?
Prescriptions that are transmitted to the pharmacy by telephone, facsimile, or electronic means are not required to be on approved tamper-resistant paper. (Refer to law for other exceptions RCW 18.64.500.) Prescribers should never use tamper-resistant prescription paper or pads when faxing a prescription directly to a pharmacy. This will activate the pantograph, which may indicate that the faxed prescription is “Void”, “Invalid” or “Copy.” However, a pharmacist using his or her professional judgment may dispense a prescription received by fax where the security pantograph is activated by verbal confirmation. Documentation of the call will bring the prescription into compliance. Vendors of approved tamper-resistant prescription paper or pads and prescribers are strongly encouraged to use the words “Copy” or “Copy/Fax” when using this feature to prevents unauthorized copying of a completed or blank prescription form. Note: Other federal or state restrictions/limitation may apply for cont
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