20:51:05:15.02Delivery of a prescription -- Signature required.

A prescription may be delivered to a pharmacist by the following methods if permitted by law: (1) In writing; (2) Via facsimile; (3) Verbally; or (4) Electronically. A pharmacist or certified pharmacy intern shall promptly reduce a verbal prescription to a written record filed or electronically recorded in the same manner as a written prescription. A handwritten, or facsimile prescription must be manually signed by the prescriber to be a valid prescription.

Source: 53 SDR 13, effective August 16, 2026.