Is it legal for a prescribing practitioner in Indiana to have a prescription blank with a single signature line and a box for "May Sub" and "DAW"?

In Indiana, the law requires that prescription blanks must have specific features to be considered valid for use by prescribing practitioners. One of the key requirements is that a prescription blank must contain at least two signature lines or a clear indication of whether the prescriber allows substitutions.

The presence of only a single signature line, along with a box for "May Sub" and "DAW" (Dispense As Written), does not fulfill the regulatory requirements for a legitimate prescription blank. This lack of clarity can lead to confusion regarding the prescriber's intentions about allowing generics or equivalent medications. Therefore, a prescription blank designed this way is deemed insufficient according to state law.

The legal framework is intended to ensure that prescriptions are clear and unambiguous, thereby safeguarding patient welfare and ensuring proper drug dispensing practices. Hence, the arrangement described in the question would render the prescription blank illegal.