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§ 328.56. Unauthorized or forged prescribing of controlled dangerous substances

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 59. Professions and Occupations

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 59. Professions and Occupations (Refs & Annos)
Chapter 7. Dentistry (Refs & Annos)
Part 1. State Dental Act (Refs & Annos)
59 Okl.St.Ann. § 328.56
§ 328.56. Unauthorized or forged prescribing of controlled dangerous substances
Every dentist shall have a duty to guard against the illegal diversion and unauthorized or forged prescribing of controlled dangerous substances while practicing dentistry and shall:
1. Notify the Board within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery that an employee or other person, known or unknown, has forged or authorized without the dentist's permission, a prescription via a telecommunications device, electronic prescribing device, written prescription, or otherwise communicated or transferred information with the intent of allowing a person to obtain a controlled dangerous substance in the dentist's name or by any identifiable license number of the dentist;
2. Maintain all written prescription pads in a safe place while practicing dentistry and shall ensure such prescription pads are not directly accessible to patients;
3. Ensure that all prescriptions issued shall clearly identify the name and current address of the issuing dentist; and
4. Not issue a prescription on a prescribing form in a preprinted format that lists the name of another dentist not presently licensed by the Board.

Credits

Laws 2012, c. 270, § 15, eff. Nov. 1, 2012.
59 Okl. St. Ann. § 328.56, OK ST T. 59 § 328.56
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 295 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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