OAR 855-141-0400: Labeling: General Requirements

Prescriptions must be labeled with the following information: (1) Name and address of the PPK. (2) Date; (3) Identifying number; (4) Name of patient; (5) Name of drug, strength, and quantity dispensed; when a generic name is used, the label must also contain the identifier of the manufacturer or distributor; (6) Directions for use by the patient; (7) Name of practitioner; (8) Such other and further accessory cautionary information as required for patient safety; (9) An expiration date after which the patient should not use the drug or medicine. Expiration dates on prescriptions must be the same as that on the original container or one year from the date the drug was originally dispensed and placed in the new container, whichever date is earlier. Any drug expiring before the expected length of time for course of therapy must not be dispensed. (10) Any dispensed prescription medication, other than those in unit dose or unit of use packaging, must be labeled with its physical description, including any identification code that may appear on tablets and capsules; and (11) Name, address and telephone number of the PPK Affiliated Pharmacy.