SIGNA.—The signa, not to be confused with theprescriber’s signature, is the part of the prescriptionthat gives the directions for the patient. This portion ispreceded by the abbreviation “Sig.”Prescriber Signature BlockFinally, the prescriber signature block, located atthe bottom of the form, must contain a legiblesignature of the prescriber, as well as the prescriber’sfull name, rank, corps, and service, stamped, typed, orhandprinted. Mimeographed, preprinted, orrubber-stamped prescriptions may be used, butsignatures must be original and in the handwriting ofthe prescriber. Facsimiles are not acceptable.AUTHORIZED PRESCRIBERSAccording to the MANMED, the followingpersons are authorized to write prescriptions:Medical and Dental Corps OfficersMedical Service Corps optometrists, physicianassistants, and podiatristsCivilian physicians employed by the NavyIndependent duty Hospital CorpsmenNurse practitioners (may prescribe whenauthorized in writing by the commandingofficer)Nurse anesthetists and midwives (may prescribewithin the scope of their practice whenauthorized in writing by the CO or delegatedrepresentative)Prescriptions written by civilian prescribers, otherthan those employed by the Navy, may be filled forauthorized beneficiaries, provided the prescribed itemis on the medical facility’s formulary (a publishedlisting of medications) and the prescribed quantity iswithin limitations established by the command.With the exception of the polyprescription,prescriptions are limited to one item per prescription.The quantity of the drug prescribed should be areasonable amount needed by the patient. Excessive orunrealistic quantities should not be prescribed.Erasures on prescriptions are prohibited, andinterlineations (information inserted between lines ofwriting) must be initialed.6-22Figure 6-4.—Polyprescription form.
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