I would like to know whether proxy receipt is possible under the Enforcement Rule of the Medical Service Act.

When you wish to receive a prescription on behalf of your parents, proxy receipt is possible under the Enforcement Rule of the Medical Service Act.

First, the proxy recipient must submit an application for proxy receipt of a prescription to a doctor, dentist, or oriental medicine doctor, and at this time must also submit an ID and a document that can prove their relationship with the patient.

In the case of a family member, it is sufficient to prepare a family relationship certificate or a certified copy of the resident registration, and in the case of a person affiliated with an elderly medical welfare facility or a residential facility for persons with disabilities, it is sufficient to submit a certificate of employment issued by that facility.

In addition, the patient's ID or a copy of it must also be presented, and since a resident registration card is not issued to patients under 17 years of age, this document is excluded for them.

The doctor must retain the submitted application for one year, and this is an obligation clearly provided for in the Enforcement Rule of the Medical Service Act.

Therefore, if you wish to use proxy receipt, you can safely receive the prescription at the pharmacy on behalf of your parents by preparing the necessary documents in advance and completing and submitting the application.

Through this process, the proxy recipient can receive the prescription while complying with the legal procedure, and it is important to accurately observe the provisions under the Enforcement Rule of the Medical Service Act.