15 USC 7603 - Prescriber verification

U.S Code last checked for updates: May 05, 2024

§ 7603.

Prescriber verification

(a)

Prescription requirement

A seller may sell contact lenses only in accordance with a contact lens prescription for the patient that is—

(1)

presented to the seller by the patient or prescriber directly or by facsimile; or

(2)

verified by direct communication.

(b)

Record requirement

(c)

Information

When seeking verification of a contact lens prescription, a seller shall provide the prescriber with the following information:

(1)

Patient’s full name and address.

(2)

Contact lens power, manufacturer, base curve or appropriate designation, and diameter when appropriate.

(3)

Quantity of lenses ordered.

(4)

Date of patient request.

(5)

Date and time of verification request.

(6)

Name of contact person at seller’s company, including facsimile and telephone number.

(d)

Verification events

A prescription is verified under this chapter only if one of the following occurs:

(1)

The prescriber confirms the prescription is accurate by direct communication with the seller.

(2)

The prescriber informs the seller that the prescription is inaccurate and provides the accurate prescription.

(3)

The prescriber fails to communicate with the seller within 8 business hours, or a similar time as defined by the Federal Trade Commission, after receiving from the seller the information described in subsection (c).

(e)

Invalid prescription

(f)

No alteration

(g)

Direct communication

(Pub. L. 108–164, § 4, Dec. 6, 2003, 117 Stat. 2024.)

cite as: 15 USC 7603