The Medical Society of NJ asked the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA) for leniency for
practices unable to obtain the new prescription blanks by the original August 18
deadline, due to vendor back-orders. In response to our request, and that of
several other groups, the DCA has further extended the deadline to
November 2, 2014. Physicians may use the old and/or new prescription blanks
through November 2. Only the new prescription blanks may be used
effective November 3. Physicians, who have not placed
orders for the new blanks, are urged to contact an approved vendor
and order immediately. Once you begin using your new
prescription blanks, it is important that you destroy your old ones in
accordance with DCA guidelines. Please be sure to notify the NJ Drug Control
Unit that you have destroyed your old prescription blanks by completing a
certification of destruction.
There is no formal deadline for the
submission of the Certification of Destruction, however, it should be done
within a timely manner after the blanks are destroyed.
Read the DCA's FAQ on prescription blanks.
Monday, September 29, 2014
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