As used in this chapter, "prescription" means a written order or an order transmitted by other means of communication that is immediately reduced to writing by the pharmacist or, for electronically transmitted orders in accordance with IC 25-1-9.3 , recorded in an electronic format from an optometrist to or for an ultimate user for a drug or device, containing:

1. (1) the name and address of the patient;
2. (2) the date of issue;
3. (3) the name and strength or size (if applicable) of the drug or device;
4. (4) the amount to be dispensed (unless indicated by directions and duration of therapy);
5. (5) adequate directions for the proper use of the drug or device by the patient;
6. (6) the name and certification number of the prescribing optometrist; and

7. (7) if the prescription:

   1. (A) is in written form, the signature of the optometrist; or
   2. (B) is in electronic form, the electronic signature of the optometrist.

As added by P.L.157-2006, SEC.65. Amended by P.L.28-2019, SEC.15.