How do I report a forged prescription?

If you believe that you have a forged, altered, or counterfeited prescription—don’t dispense it—call your local police. If you believe that you have discovered a pattern of prescription abuses, contact your State Board of Pharmacy or your local DEA office.

What happens if a prescription is forged?

A pharmacy which identifies a forged prescription can claim a Reward Payment under Part XIVA of the Drug Tariff. If that is not possible, say that you are unable to dispense the prescription because you believe it may not be genuine/ may have been altered, and that the police have been informed.

Can prescriptions be forged?

Under each state and territory’s legislation, it is a criminal offence to forge a prescription, fraudulently alter a prescription, make false representations to obtain a prescription or present a known forged or altered prescription to obtain a drug.

Do pharmacists verify prescriptions?

With respect to pharmacy technicians, section 1793.7 of title 16 of the California Code of Regulations states any function performed by a pharmacy technician in connection with dispensing of a prescription, including repackaging from bulk, must be verified and documented in writing by a pharmacist.

Is it illegal to change date on prescription?

The optician or optometrist filling the prescription is legally bound to follow the Rx directions… including any written expiration date. They cannot make any substantiative alterations to that Rx.

Is the pharmacist responsible for Forged Prescriptions?

The dispensing pharmacist must maintain constant vigilance against forged or altered prescriptions. The law holds the pharmacist responsible for knowingly dispensing a prescription that was not issued in the usual course of professional treatment.

What is a forged or fraudulent prescription form?

WHAT IS A FORGED OR FRAUDULENT PRESCRIPTION? A forged or fraudulent prescription can be a genuine prescription form which: • Has been stolen • Has been altered by someone other than an authorised prescriber (For example to increase the quantity or dose, or add additional items)

What should pharmacy do if they suspect forgery?

Ideally, proper use of the system also helps reduce unlawful activities involving controlled substances, such as double-doctoring [2] and forgery [3]. When there is suspicion that a prescription may be fraudulent, the pharmacy should attempt to retain the prescription.

Where can I get a forged prescription filled?

Contact local pharmacies – Often patients will attempt to fill forged prescriptions at more than one pharmacy in a local area, especially once it has been refused at one location.

The dispensing pharmacist must maintain constant vigilance against forged or altered prescriptions. The law holds the pharmacist responsible for knowingly dispensing a prescription that was not issued in the usual course of professional treatment.

Ideally, proper use of the system also helps reduce unlawful activities involving controlled substances, such as double-doctoring [2] and forgery [3]. When there is suspicion that a prescription may be fraudulent, the pharmacy should attempt to retain the prescription.

How can I find out if my Prescription was forged?

ACP keeps a listing of all forgery alerts received during the calendar year. You will need to login with your username and password to access this information. Should I keep a confirmed forged prescription? What if the patient asks for it back?

Can a prescriber report prescription forgery to law enforcement?

Federal laws and regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), do not permit prescribers in all circumstances to disclose prescription fraud to law enforcement. Under common circumstances, HIPAA may prohibit prescribers from reporting prescription forgery to law enforcement.