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(Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
Several States have had questions about whether a provider can add a feature to a prescription to make it compliant with requirements. States have proposed various features including particular kinds of ink to write the prescription (gel or indelible), writing out the drug quantities rather than just the number (i.e. "thirty" vs "30") and embossed logos. | ||||
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Rx Pads  Verify Security Features
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Laser Rx Paper  Verify Security Features
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Thermal Rx Paper Rolls 
Verify Security Features
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Multi Level Tamper Resistant Rx Paper prevents
- Script Duplication
- Script Alteration
- Script Forgery and Counterfeiting
The reason for "layers" of security is to insure that if one or more features do not appear to work properly,
there are additional features to help validate the script.
If in doubt ... CALL THE PRESCRIBING DOCTOR !
- SECURITY WARNING BANDS and BOXES
PHARMACIST:
Read the Security Feature Warning Box to identify the security features
included on the script in question. Various manufacturers may use a
different mix of security features.
There are many different ways to protect a document.
The Security Information Box acts as a deterrent to those considering making unauthorized copies.
SECURITY BANDTM
A Warning Band on the front of the script describes Rx security features.SECURITY BOXTM
A Warning Box on the back of the script contains a list of Rx security features.
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- HIDDEN MESSAGE TECHNOLOGYTM
Words such as "VOID" and "COPY" appear on the copy
when script is photocopied or scanned.
If a "Hidden Message" fails to appear, it does not mean a document is counterfeit.
It means the recipient should check for additional features.
Question ~ I made a copy on my photocopier and the hidden message did not appear. Is this the indication of a counterfeit script?
Most likely NO.
Please Read EXPANDED ANSWER
- ANTI-COPY ARTIFICIAL WATERMARKTM
To verify a prescription is an original, turn over the script and tip it toward a light source.
If the watermark is difficult to view, adjust the angle at which you are holding the script to the light.
- ANTI-COPY COIN RUBTM
Coin Activated Security Back Print
Words "VALID” are hidden in circle on the back of the script.
Rub a coin over the circle on the back of the script to activate this feature.
- TONER BONDTM SECURITY
Paper Toner Fusion
When present on Laser Prescription Paper, the feature prevents laser printed information from being removed from the surface of the paper using adhesive tape.
When accepting a laser printed prescription, inspect the paper surface for damage under critical information. The act of lifting toner from a laser printed script will remove fibers and damage the paper surface.
- PREMIUM ERASURE PROTECTIONTM ~
If information is erased using an ink eraser, both the information and the shaded background is removed.
Inspect the paper under critical information. The act of trying to remove ink using an ink eraser will cause the background color to be removed along with the ink.
- BATCH NUMBER IDENTIFICATIONTM
UNIQUE PRODUCTION BATCH NUMBERS
A Unique Product Identification Number provides positive document identification information.
A unique BATCH NUMBER may appear on each production run.
Batch Numbers may be printed in the margin or in various locations on a document.
Unique batch number codes may make it is possible to determine the date and location at which a specific production run was manufactured. 
- UV SECURETM
Ultra Violet Light Security
Words Printed in Secure "UV Ink" on back of sheet are only visible when viewed under "black Light".
To verify an original script using this feature, hold the reverse side of the script under a black light. The hidden security words will appear. .
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Under Normal Light ====Under Black Light
Words "SECURE SECURE SECURE" appear when viewed under black light.
- SECURE RUB (tm) Color Change Ink Feature
Red "Rx" disappears briefly when rubbed.
This feature may be manufactured using either
Red OR Blue Color Change Ink.
Rub on RED Rx or RED SECURITY BAR.
Color will change briefly when rubbed.
Please note, during hot weather, the heat may have caused the color to change.
In hot weather, to verify this feature, place script in the refrigerator for 30 seconds.
This will cause the color to return to it's original state.
- Micro Line Printing in signature line
A SECURITY SIGNATURE LINE or Border is created using a very small font that requires magnification to become legible.
View the Micro Security Line under a magnifying glass.
Under magnification you can read the words SECURE PRESCRIPTION all run together
"SECUREPRESCRIPTION"
Note: Because of improved high resolution copier technology, it is possible for a "Micro Line" to be accurately duplicated without the words "filling in."
As with all security features, the fact that a feature fails to work as indicated does not mean a document is counterfeit.
It means the recipient should check for additional features.
