Requirements for Triplicate Drug Prescription Forms

The triplicate prescription form required to prescribe Schedule II medications is being replaced by a tamper-resistant prescription pad that will be available from private printing companies that have been approved by the Board of Pharmacy and the Department of Justice. The new form may be used after July 1, 2004 although triplicate forms can still be used through December 31, 2004.

On January 1, 2005, all written controlled substance prescriptions (for Schedules II-V) must be on the new, tamper-resistant prescription form.

For information on the major changes to prescribing laws and approved security printers, click here