If a physician uses a prescription blank with multiple pre-printed drugs, how many drugs can be selected on one prescription form?

In Ohio, when a physician utilizes a prescription blank that has multiple pre-printed drugs, the regulations specify that only one drug can be selected on a single prescription form. This regulation is enforced to ensure clarity and reduce the risk of medication errors. By permitting only one drug per prescription, it simplifies the dispensing process for pharmacists and minimizes confusion for patients receiving their medications. Thus, using multiple drug selections on a single prescription could lead to ambiguity regarding which medication should be dispensed, the dosage, and potential interactions. Therefore, adherence to the guideline of limiting the choice to one drug per prescription is crucial for maintaining safety in the prescribing and dispensing process.