What additional information must a prescription written by a medical intern or resident include?

When a prescription is written by a medical intern or resident, it is essential to include both their signature and their legibly printed name, address, and phone number to ensure proper identification and to facilitate communication if needed. In practice, including these details helps pharmacists verify the legitimacy of the prescription and allows for efficient contact between the pharmacy and the prescribing intern or resident, particularly in cases that may require additional clarification.

Only having the signature would not provide sufficient information for identification or contact purposes, and simply having the printed name and address lacks the critical element of a phone number for immediate communication. While prescriptions written on hospital letterhead convey that the prescription is legitimate, they do not fulfill the requirement for the intern or resident’s personal contact details that ensure accountability and clarity in the prescription process. Hence, including the signature along with the printed name, address, and phone number fulfills the necessary requirements for a prescription written by a medical intern or resident.