Wednesday, November 5, 2014

New Jersey Board of Pharmacy Issues Final Notice of Extension Regarding Prescription Blanks; November 3, 201 the new script pads must be used

New Jersey Prescription Blanks (NJPBs) Notice of Final Extension
The Division of Consumer Affairs (Division) is granting a finalextension through November 2, 2014 for prescribers to issue prescriptions on the old prescription blanks (blue on the front).  Effective November 3, 2014, all prescriptions must be issued only on the new prescription blanks (green on the front).
Through November 2, 2014, practitioners may write valid prescriptions on either the old or new prescription blanks.  Patient prescriptions originally written/issued on or before November 2, 2014 should be filled at a New Jersey pharmacy pursuant to the guidelines set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:39-7.3 for non-Controlled Dangerous Substances (non-CDS) and N.J.A.C. 13:45H-7.5 for Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS).
Starting November 3, 2014, practitioners must use the new blanks to issue written prescriptions for their patients.  Prescribers are being encouraged to use new prescription blanks once they have received them.
This additional 45 days is to assist those who are experiencing delays in obtaining the new prescription blanks.  Prescribers are being reminded to order the new prescription blanks.  If you are asked about how to locate printer vendors, a list of approved printer vendors is available on the Division's website athttp://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/njpb.

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