1. (a) All drug records, including but not limited to purchase invoices, official dispensing records, and prescription and inventory records:

   1. (1) Must be kept in such a manner that all data is readily retrievable; and
   2. (2) Shall be retained as a matter of record by the pharmacist for at least two (2) years.

2. (b) At least every twelve (12) months, all prescriptions for legend drugs that are not controlled substances when refilled must:

   1. (1) Be verified by the prescribing practitioner;
   2. (2) Have a new prescription written; and
   3. (3) Have a new prescription number assigned to the prescription.
3. (c) The prescription number of the updated prescription shall be recorded on the new prescription.
4. (d) Provided, however, this rule recognizes and in no way affects the six-month and five-refill limits on controlled drug prescriptions pursuant to Arkansas Code § 5-64-308(b).

Codification Notes: This section as promulgated prior to codification into the Code of Arkansas Rules provided as follows: “(10/09/80, Amended 12/12/86 and 5/10/2022)"