Prescription Drug Law
/ˌprɛskrɪpʃən drʌɡ lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of laws and regulations governing the manufacturing, distribution, prescription, and dispensing of pharmaceutical drugs.
Prescription drug law requires pharmacies to verify prescriptions before dispensing medication.
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- prescription drug law
- prescription drug laws
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Commentary
This term typically encompasses both federal and state statutes regulating prescription medications, with particular attention to safety, control, and fraud prevention.
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