What requirement exists for receiving a non-C faxed prescription?

In Minnesota, when receiving a non-controlled substance prescription via fax, there is a requirement to maintain a hard copy of the prescription for a certain period. This is to ensure that there is an irrefutable record of the prescription that can be accessed if needed for verification purposes or in case of any inquiries.

Maintaining the hard copy for 72 hours demonstrates compliance with legal requirements and preserves the integrity of the prescription process. It also helps in effective medication management and ensures that proper drug utilization is monitored, as there could be situations where follow-up on prescriptions is warranted.

The other aspects related to faxed prescriptions, such as immediate written confirmation by the sender or verifying the fax sender's identity, may be relevant in different contexts or specific circumstances, but they are not foundational requirements for maintaining the hard copy. Additionally, restrictions regarding scheduled drugs tend to pertain more specifically to reporting and storage of prescriptions than to the requirements surrounding the receipt of non-controlled prescriptions via fax.