Chapter 5

written, verbal, or electronic order from a practitioner for the preparation and administration of a drug or drug device

the on-demand preparation of a drug product according to a physician's prescription, formula or recipe.

the directions for use to be printed on the prescription label.

drugs that have a high potential for abuse or addiction but that also have a safe and accepted medical use; they require special handling.

drugs that are available for sale without a prescription; however, they may also be ordered on a prescription since sometimes insurance companies cover prescriptions for over-the-counter drugs

(HIPAA) a federal act that, among other things, protects the privacy of individuals and the sharing of protected health information