Prescribing definition

Prescribing means determining which legend drugs and controlled substances shall be used by or administered to a patient; exercised in compliance with applicable state and federal
Prescribing means specifying advanced nursing intervention(s) intended to implement the defined strategy of care.
Prescribing means the act of preparing a veterinary prescription by a veterinary surgeon being it on paper or electronic media;

Examples of Prescribing in a sentence

  • Funding medical provider education and outreach regarding best prescribing practices for opioids consistent with the Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including providers at hospitals (academic detailing).

  • The Contractor shall also support e-Prescribing technologies to communicate the formulary SUPDL and non-formulary drug lists and covered drugs to prescribers through electronic medical records (EMRs) and e- Prescribing applications.

  • Prescribing practices shall also be monitored for performance measure compliance.

  • Restricted use – Prescribing to remain with the hospital or specialist service.

  • Refer to Section 3.4.5 for additional requirements on e- Prescribing.

  • Prescribing responsibility will only be transferred when the consultant and the GP are in agreement that the patient’s condition is stable or predictable.

  • The requirement does not apply to prescriptions for (a) solid oral doses of antibiotics; or (b) solid oral doses that are dispensed in their original container as indicated in the federal Food and Drug Administration Prescribing Information or (c) are customarily dispensed in their original packaging.

  • CDC Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain — United States, 2016.

  • Prescribing of controlled substances under this paragraph must be in accordance with all applicable state and federal controlled substance registration requirements.

  • Prescribing and dispensing of an alternative strength should only take place following express prior agreement between the pharmacist and treatment provider.


More Definitions of Prescribing

Prescribing means an order for medication(s) issued.
Prescribing means transmitting an order that authorizes a licensed pharmacist or the equivalent to prepare and dispense specified pharmaceuticals to be used in or on animals in the manner directed by a veterinarian.
Prescribing means the giving of written directions regarding treatment, nursing interventions, co- ordination, collaboration and patient advocacy functions essential for the effective execution and management of the nursing regimen or midwifery regimen;
Prescribing means that the physician would either have to give the patient a written prescription to purchase the items elsewhere or sell the item to the patient under a written or oral prescription.
Prescribing means instructions on paper or electronic media for the dispensing of a veterinary medicinal products or medicinal products and for the preparation of veterinary medicinal products in a veterinary pharmacy in accordance with a veterinary prescription for an individual animal or a small group of animals

Related to Prescribing

  • Prescriber means a practitioner who is authorized pursuant to §§ 54.1-3303 and 54.1-3408 to issue

  • Prescription means an order for drugs or medical supplies, written or signed or transmitted by word

  • Medication means any drug, chemical, compound, suspension, or preparation in suitable form for use as a curative or remedial substance taken either internally or externally by any person.

  • Prescription drugs means drugs, medicine and controlled substances which by law can only be prescribed for human use by persons authorized by law.

  • Prescribed dosage means the specified activity or range of activity of unsealed radioactive material as documented: