2016 Delaware Code
Title 24 - Professions and Occupations
CHAPTER 19. NURSING
§ 1927. Prescription requirements.

An APRN licensed by the Board may prescribe, order, procure, administer, store, dispense and furnish over the counter, legend and controlled substances pursuant to applicable state and federal laws and within the APRN's role and population focus.

(1) Written, verbal or electronic prescriptions and orders shall comply with all applicable state and federal laws.

(2) All prescriptions shall be clearly written, clearly hand-printed, electronically printed, or typed and shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:

a. The name, title, address, phone number, and registration number of the prescriber;

b. Name of patient;

c. Date of prescription;

d. Full name of the drug, dosage, route, amount to be dispensed and directions for its use;

e. Number of refills;

f. Signature of prescriber on written prescription;

g. DEA number of the prescriber on all scheduled drugs.

(3) APRNs may receive, sign for, record and distribute samples to patients. Distribution of drug samples shall be in accordance with state law and federal Drug Enforcement Administration laws, regulations and guidelines.

75 Del. Laws, c. 161, § 6; 80 Del. Laws, c. 171.;