PRESCRIPTION LIMITS - is the quantities that may be prescribed in a single applicable prescription by a licensed practitioner should not exceed the specified quantities as follows:
- Ephedrine (parenteral form) (hospital use) 1 vial
- For intractable pain as documented in practitioner's medical record 100 dosage units or 31 day supply
-A prescription may not be issued in order for an individual practitioner to obtain controlled substances for the purpose of general dispensing to patients.
- A prescription may not be issued to a drug dependent person for the purpose of continuing his dependence upon such drugs.
- A doctor with an S2 license may store or carry in his medical carry bag a reasonable quantity of dangerous drug preparations and/or ergometrine/ergotamine preparations IF no drugstore is dispensing such drugs within a 5-km radius from the doctor's area of residence/clinic/office. To secure prior approval from PDEA for such cases.
N.B.
The following are based only from PDEA disseminated copy. It is only for information and guidance. These prescription limits of dangerous drugs may subject to change upon reset by DDB and implemented by PDEA. Please be informed.
