How to Issue Controlled Drugs
How to Issue an FP10CD Prescription in SignatureRX
Learn how to generate and print an FP10CD (Controlled Drug) prescription using SignatureRx. This guide ensures you follow the correct legal requirements for controlled drug prescribing.
FP10CD prescriptions are used for Controlled Drugs and must meet additional legal requirements.
Important:
- FP10CD prescriptions must be printed
- The original paper prescription is required for dispensing
- Digital-only prescriptions are not valid for Controlled Drugs
1. Navigate to your SignatureRx portal and log in using your prescriber account.
Click "Prescriptions"

2. Click "Add FP10CD Prescription"

3. Input the patient’s information accurately.

4. Enter the Medication Details
- Add medication name
- Enter dosage instructions
- Enter quantity
Important:
For FP10CD prescriptions, the dosage and quantity must be written in both words and numbers (e.g. “90 (ninety)”).
Choose the correct option (e.g. “NINETY”) from the dropdown to ensure compliance.

5. Choose How to Issue the Prescription
Select one of the following:
Option 1: Print FP10CD for the Patient
- A paper FP10CD prescription is printed
- The patient takes it to a pharmacy of their choice
Option 2: Print + Send to Pharmacy for Delivery
The original printed FP10CD must still be provided to the pharmacy before dispensing.

6. Sign and Issue the Prescription

7. Print the prescription onto an FP10CD pink prescription form.

8. Once the FP10CD forms have been printed:
- Check that all prescription details are correct (patient details, medication, quantity, and date).
- Using a pen, apply a wet signature (handwritten signature) in the appropriate signature section on each FP10CD form.
- Place the signed FP10CD forms into the return envelope/package ready for posting.

Notes:
- One tracking label can be used for multiple prescriptions in the same package
- This ensures safe and trackable returns of FP10CD forms
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