Years ago, it wasn’t uncommon to see prescriptions written on prescription pads throughout California, Kentucky, Florida, New Jersey, Washington, and Massachusetts, but these days many states and facilities have moved to electronic prescription pads as part of the electronic medical records reform. Even with this switch going on, Park Press Printers still offers plenty of facilities the option of having physical prescription pads. We offer state-approved tamper-resistant prescription pads that provide many different ways to authenticate the prescription as legitimate. And while many medical facilities no longer use them, there is still an important use for them with a variety of other circumstances, including veterinary clinics. The same restrictions with prescription pads still apply for veterinarians, but the need for electronic records for animals is not as high of a need. Contact us today to get started on your prescription pad order.
Knowing What Is Mandatory
Unless you are in the business of printing prescription pads, you may not realize that there are plenty of rules that govern just what can and cannot be included on a prescription pad, whether it is used for human patients or the furry kind of patients. In addition to security features, the information about the practice must be on the prescription pads, including the complete address, phone number, and other contact information. Licensing numbers must also be prominent on the prescription pads.
They must also have a signature line for the prescribing physician to sign, as well as have space for the patient details, including name and date of birth. Then there are state-specific items that a state will require to also be on any prescription pads that are used within their state. Often these are similar for multiple states, but with all of the different requirements, it essentially makes each state prescription pad unique for that state.
Good Prescription Pads Emphasize Efficiency
Yes, there is a lot of important information that must be included on the prescription pad, but beyond that there is some flexibility to include other specific information that pertains to the facility itself or to the specific physician. Often check boxes are included to make things easier, such as the number of days of supply, but there can also be other lines where the prescribing physician can write dosage information that should be transferred to the prescription bottle or package.
When you are ready to order your state-specific, tamper-resistant prescription pads for California, Kentucky, Florida, New Jersey, Washington, and Massachusetts, it pays to work with a printer that has decades of experience with these requirements. Park Press Printers will help you to design a prescription pad that is an extension of the facility and to leave a positive impression with the patients. Contact us today to learn more about the options with your prescription pad!
