Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 32, August 8, 2024
Section 65-8-4 - Content of prescription(a) Any prescription issued by a licensee for spectacle lenses shall include: (4) the prism power and base direction; (5) the type, size, and power of multifocal; and (6) the interpupillary distance, far and near. (b) No prescription for spectacle lenses shall include instructions to obtain the specifications from existing lenses without examination. (c) Any prescription issued by a licensee for rigid contact lenses shall include: (3) the back vertex power; (5) the overall diameter; (6) the optic zone diameter; (7) peripheral curve radii and widths; (8) the center thickness; (d) Any prescription issued by a licensee for flexible contact lenses shall include: (3) the diameter, when necessary; (5) the water content, where necessary; (6) the type, spherical, toric, or extended wear; (8) the manufacturer's suggested sterilization method. (e) No prescription issued by a licensee for rigid or flexible contact lenses shall include instructions to obtain the specifications from: (1) existing lenses, without examination; or (2) conversion of a spectacle lens prescription. (f) In addition, the following information shall be included on any prescription issued by a licensee for any ophthalmic lenses: (1) the printed name and license registration number of the prescribing licensee; (2) the address and telephone number at which the patient's records are maintained and at which the prescribing licensee can be reached for consultation; (3) the name of the patient; (4) the signature of the prescribing licensee; (5) the date the prescription was issued, the date of the examination, and expiration date, if appropriate; (6) any instructions necessary for the fabrication or use of the ophthalmic lenses; and (7) any special instructions. (g) Any prescription issued by a licensee for spectacle lenses which does not include the requirements for flexible or rigid contact lens prescriptions shall not become an adequate prescription for contact lenses by any comment on the prescription indicating it can be used for contact lenses. (h) Any prescription issued by a licensee for a topical pharmaceutical drug shall include: (1) the printed name and license registration number of the prescribing licensee; (2) the address and telephone number at which the patient's records are maintained and at which the prescribing licensee can be reached for consultation; (3) the name and address of the patient; (4) the name and quantity of the drugs prescribed; (6) the number of refills permitted; Trade Names
(7) the date of issue and expiration; and (8) the signature of the prescribing licensee. Kan. Admin. Regs. § 65-8-4
Authorized by K.S.A. 74-1504(a)(6); implementing K.S.A. 1991 Supp. 65-1501; effective May 18, 1992.