Labels

(a) Whenever a producer, manufacturer, or wholesaler of controlled substances, or a pharmacy sells or dispenses any such drug to: (1) A producer, manufacturer, or wholesaler of controlled substances; or (2) A pharmacy, physician, dentist, podiatrist, veterinarian, or practitioner; the producer, manufacturer, wholesaler, or pharmacist shall securely affix to each package in which that drug is contained: a label showing in legible English the name and address of the vendor or dispenser; and the amount, quantity, kinds, and form of controlled substances contained in each package. (b) Whenever a pharmacist sells or dispenses any controlled substance on a prescription issued by a physician, dentist, podiatrist, or veterinarian, the pharmacist shall affix to the bottle or other container in which the drug is sold or dispensed: (1) The pharmacy's name and business address; (2) The serial number of the prescription; (3) The name of the patient or, if the patient is an animal, the name of the owner of the animal and the species of the animal; (4) The name of the physician, dentist, podiatrist, or veterinarian by whom the prescription is written; and (5) Such directions as may be stated on the prescription. (c) No person shall alter, deface, or remove any label affixed to a package, bottle, or other container in which a drug is sold or dispensed, except for the purpose of replacing the label with the person's own lawful authorized label.