Prescribing definition
Examples of Prescribing in a sentence
Funding medical provider education and outreach regarding best prescribing practices for opioids consistent with the Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including providers at hospitals (academic detailing).
The Contractor shall also support e-Prescribing technologies to communicate the formulary SUPDL and non-formulary drug lists and covered drugs to prescribers through electronic medical records (EMRs) and e- Prescribing applications.
Prescribing practices shall also be monitored for performance measure compliance.
Restricted use – Prescribing to remain with the hospital or specialist service.
Refer to Section 3.4.5 for additional requirements on e- Prescribing.
Prescribing responsibility will only be transferred when the consultant and the GP are in agreement that the patient’s condition is stable or predictable.
The requirement does not apply to prescriptions for (a) solid oral doses of antibiotics; or (b) solid oral doses that are dispensed in their original container as indicated in the federal Food and Drug Administration Prescribing Information or (c) are customarily dispensed in their original packaging.
CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016.
Prescribing of controlled substances under this paragraph must be in accordance with all applicable state and federal controlled substance registration requirements.
Prescribing and dispensing of an alternative strength should only take place following express prior agreement between the pharmacist and treatment provider.