What must a CNP include on their prescription?

A controlled nurse practitioner (CNP) must include specific information on a prescription to ensure it is valid and legible, which is essential for both patient safety and regulatory compliance. The inclusion of the CNP's profession, name, address, phone number, and the unique prescriber identification number (denoted as MXXXXXX) is crucial. This information serves multiple purposes:

1. Identification: It clearly identifies the prescriber as a qualified professional authorized to write prescriptions within their scope of practice. This is important for both pharmacists who are verifying the prescription and for healthcare facilities that may audit prescription records.

2. Contact Information: Including the address and phone number allows for easy communication if there are questions or clarifications needed regarding the prescription, ensuring better patient care.

3. Regulatory Compliance: The MXXXXXX number is a specific identifier that denotes the prescriber’s registration with the relevant state authority, confirming their legitimacy in prescribing controlled substances and helping to track prescriptions as required by law.

Thus, all of these components collectively ensure the prescription is complete and meet the regulatory requirements, thereby facilitating safe dispensing by pharmacies.