Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0940-05-36-.08
Labeling and Packaging of Buprenorphine Products
Effective Jun 27, 2019Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1601, 4-4-103, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-402, 33-2-403, 33-2-404, 33-2-407, and Chapter 978 of the Public Acts of 2018.Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(1) The authorized provider shall affix to the buprenorphine package a label showing at least the following information:
- (a) Name, address and telephone number of the OBOT Plus;
- (b) Prescription or medication order serial number;
- (c) Date of initial dispensing and/or refill date;
- (d) Name of the patient;
- (e) Name of the prescriber;
- (f) Name of the practitioner dispensing the medication;
- (g) Directions for use and cautionary statements, if any;
- (h) Name and expiration date of the product, if applicable;
- (i) The following controlled substance warning: “CAUTION: Federal law prohibits the transfer of this drug to any person other than the patient for who it was prescribed.”; and
- (j) Any other appropriate advisory labels.
- (2) OBOT Plus facilities must ensure that buprenorphine products are packaged in a manner that is designed to reduce the risk of accidental ingestion, including the use of child-proof containers.
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 4-3-1601, 4-4-103, 33-1-302, 33-1-305, 33-1-309, 33-2-301, 33-2-302, 33-2-402, 33-2-403, 33-2-404, 33-2-407, and Chapter 978 of the Public Acts of 2018. Administrative History: Original rules filed March 29, 2019; effective June 27, 2019.