2010 West Virginia Code
CHAPTER 16. PUBLIC HEALTH
ARTICLE 5W - WEST VIRGINIA OFFICIAL PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM ACT ARTICLE 5W. WEST VIRGINIA OFFICIAL PRESCRIPTION PROGRAM ACT.
§16-5W-8. Limitation of additional record keeping and liability.
§16-5W-8. Limitation of additional record keeping and liability.(a) Official state prescription paper may include unique serial numbers for tracking purposes and to decrease potential fraud. Inclusion of a serial number does not:
(1) Place additional tracking or reporting responsibilities on a practitioner or pharmacist with the exception of those listed in section six of this act; or
(2) Affect the liability or responsibility of a practitioner or a pharmacist.
(b) Use of official West Virginia prescription paper shall meet all requirements issued by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services for the use of tamper-resistant security features.
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