Louisiana § RS 37:1225 - Labeling of drugs and prescriptions
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1225 — Labeling of drugs and prescriptions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 37:1225. Labeling of drugs and prescriptions
All receptacles containing compounded or filled prescriptions shall bear a label showing the prescription number, the initials of the pharmacist actually and personally responsible for drug regimen review, filling, compounding or dispensing the prescription, adequate directions for use unless stated otherwise by the prescriber, the date of its compounding or filling, and the name of the pharmacy. Each permitted pharmacy shall post a legibly written list of names of all pharmacists dispensing medication in the pharmacy for viewing by its employees. Any such label shall include all information required by federal law.
Acts 1999, No. 767, §§1, 3.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 37:1225
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 37:1225 cover?
Section RS 37:1225 ("Labeling of drugs and prescriptions") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Louisiana § RS 37:1225?
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Is this the official text of Louisiana law?
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