Tamper-Proof Prescription Pad Information

By October 1, 2008, a hand-written or computer-generated/printed prescription must contain at least one feature in all three of the following categoreis: (Note: No feature may be used twice.)

1. One or more industry-recognized features designed to prevent unauthorized copying of a completed or blank prescription
2. One or more industry[recognized features designed to prevent the erasure or modification of information written on the prescription by the prescriber.
3. One or more industry-recognized features designed to prevent the use of counterfeit prescriptions.

• DSS Letter to Medicaid Prescribers Re: October 1 Requirements
• Click here for more details on these requirements
• Click here to access the SD Medicaid Web site