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16-13-73. Labeling prescription containers of dangerous drugs.

The only printed version. Current through: Including Acts of the 2025 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

(a) Whenever a pharmacist dispenses a dangerous drug, he shall, in each case, place upon the container the following information: (1) Name of the patient; (2) Name of the practitioner prescribing the drug; (3) The expiration date, if any, of the drug; (4) Name and address of the pharmacy from which the drug was dispensed; and (5) The date of the prescription. (b) Any pharmacist who dispenses a dangerous drug and fails to place the label required by subsection (a) of this Code section upon the container of such drug shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.