2006 Ohio Revised Code - 4723.61. Definitions.

§ 4723.61. Definitions.
 

As used in this section and in sections 4723.62 to 4723.69 of the Revised Code: 

(A) "Medication" means a drug, as defined in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code. 

(B) "Medication error" means a failure to follow the prescriber's instructions when administering a prescription medication. 

(C) "Nursing home" and "residential care facility" have the same meanings as in section 3721.01 of the Revised Code. 

(D) "Prescription medication" means a medication that may be dispensed only pursuant to a prescription. 

(E) "Prescriber" and "prescription" have the same meanings as in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code. 
 

HISTORY: 151 v H 66, § 101.01, eff. 6-30-05.
 

Not analogous to former RC § 4723.61 (145 v S 355), repealed 149 v S 191, § 4, eff 12-31-03.

The effective date is set by § 612.12 of 151 v H 66. 

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