Sec. 2.36. "Prescription" means and includes any order for drugs or medical devices, written, facsimile, or verbal by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its.

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Sec. 2.36. "Prescription" means and includes any order for drugs or medical devices, written, facsimile, or verbal by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches, dentist, veterinarian, or podiatric physician containing the following:

(1)name of the patient;

(2)date when prescription was given;

(3)name and strength of drug or description of the medical device prescribed;

(4)quantity,

(5)directions for use,

(6)prescriber's name, address and signature, and

(7)DEA number where required, for controlled substances. A prescription for medication other than controlled substances shall be valid for up to 15 months from the date issued for the purpose of refills, unless the prescription states otherwise.