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Prescription Blank should include a description of security features on the front or back of the document
Prescriptions must be printed on tamper resistant security paper.
It is recommended that hand written Rx Scripts have a double check for the quantity ordered.
Each Script should have only one medication to prevent the addition of medications after the prescription is written.
As area of thermochromatic ink (sensitive to heat and changes color) will demonstrate an authentic prescription.
The specific area, words or letters will change color when held between two fingers or rubbed briskly. These areas normally are colored and change to white.
Prescription may have a consecutive serial number. Pharmacy personnel should review the number and check that they are not repetitive.
Prescription Blanks may be duplicate (2 parts). The copy will be retained by the doctor in the patient record file.
To verify if the original script has been altered, the pharmacy can call the practice.
Check the front back of the precription blank for a pattern break that will indicate that the script has been cut and taped.
MOST IMPORTANT,