52Requirements for printed electronic prescriptions

52 Requirements for printed electronic prescriptions

52 Requirements for printed electronic prescriptions

(1) This section sets out additional requirements for a paper prescription for a Schedule 4 or 8 substance that is electronically generated and has a handwritten signature.

(2) The prescription must specify a unique reference number for—

(a) each prescription, or

(b) each substance.

(3) The information required under section 50(1)(c), (d) and (f) must be legibly handwritten on the prescription for a Schedule 8 substance, other than for a prescription for buprenorphine or methadone issued as part of the Opioid Treatment Program.

(4) The prescription must be signed by hand by the person issuing the prescription.

(5) If the prescription authorises the supply of a Schedule 8 substance, the prescription must not authorise the supply of another scheduled substance.

(6) A pharmacist must not dispense the prescription that is emailed or faxed to the pharmacist unless the pharmacist also receives the original script.