Use of Official Prescription Forms
- Prescriptions for dangerous drugs must exclusively use the Prescription Forms issued by the Dangerous Drugs Board.
- These forms apply to both prohibited and regulated drugs as identified in Board Regulation Nos. 5 and 6 dated December 4 and 11, 1972, respectively.
- The use of these official forms is mandatory to maintain control and record-keeping accuracy.
Compliance with Legal Requirements
- Strict compliance with Section 25 of Republic Act No. 6425, as amended, is required at all times concerning prescriptions of dangerous drugs.
- This section regulates the conditions, qualifications, and procedural requirements for prescribing dangerous drugs to prevent abuse and diversion.
Interim Nature of the Regulation
- This regulation serves as an interim measure pending the promulgation of more detailed rules and criteria for issuing prescriptive authority for dangerous drugs.
- This ensures the availability of dangerous drugs to patients in urgent need while safeguarding against unauthorized prescriptions.
Effective Date and Enforcement
- The regulation took effect immediately upon adoption on December 19, 1972.
- Enforcement is overseen by the Dangerous Drugs Board chaired by Dr. Clemente S. Gatmaitan at the time of issuance.