Can a physician write prescriptions for both Crestor 10 mg and alprazolam 0.5 mg on the same prescription form?

A physician cannot write prescriptions for both Crestor (which contains rosuvastatin, a cholesterol-lowering medication) and alprazolam (a controlled substance used to treat anxiety) on the same prescription form due to the regulations governing prescriptions. In Ohio and many other jurisdictions, it is generally required that controlled substances, such as alprazolam, be prescribed on a separate prescription pad or form to help prevent misuse and ensure accurate tracking of controlled substances by regulatory authorities. This separation of prescriptions aids in maintaining the integrity of the prescription system, minimizes the risk of prescription fraud, and ensures compliance with state and federal laws related to controlled substances.

By requiring separate prescriptions, it allows both the pharmacist and law enforcement to better monitor and control the distribution of medications that have a higher potential for abuse. Therefore, while it might be practical to prescribe both medications to a patient in a single visit, the legal requirements necessitate that they be documented on separate prescription pads/forms.