1. (a) As used in AS 08.72 and this chapter, "prescription" means a written formula by a person licensed under AS 08.72 that contains the issue date of the prescription, the name and office location, and contact information of the prescriber, the name of the patient, and, for

   1. (1) eyeglasses, the

      1. (A) dioptric power of spheres, cylinders, and prisms;
      2. (B) axis of cylinders and position of prism base;
      3. (C) designation of inter-pupillary distances; and
      4. (D) expiration date;

   2. (2) contact lenses, the

      1. (A) base curve or appropriate designation;
      2. (B) diameter when appropriate;
      3. (C) power;
      4. (D) manufacturer;
      5. (E) lens brand;
      6. (F) material, if applicable;
      7. (G) center thickness, if applicable; and
      8. (H) expiration date;
   3. (3) repealed 8/7/2021.
2. (b) The expiration date under (a)(2) of this section may not be less than one year from the issue date of the prescription, unless the prescriber determines the ocular health of the patient requires an expiration date of less than one year.

(Eff. 3/12/86, Register 97; am 10/11/95, Register 136; am 12/31/2005, Register 176; am 8/7/2021, Register 239)