N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-7.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 19, October 7, 2024

Section 13:39-7.20 - Drug utilization review

(a) Upon receipt of a new or refill prescription, a pharmacist shall examine the patient's profile record before dispensing the medication, to determine the possibility of a potentially significant drug interaction, reaction or misutilization of the prescription. Upon determining a potentially significant drug interaction, reaction or misutilization, the pharmacist shall take the appropriate action to avoid or minimize the problem, which shall, if necessary, include consultation with the patient and/or the practitioner.

(b) Upon receipt of a refill prescription, a pharmacist shall determine if a substantial time, as is appropriate for that drug in the pharmacist's professional judgment, has elapsed from the last filling. When necessary, the pharmacist shall consult with the practitioner and/or the patient to ensure that continued use of the medication is appropriate.

(c) When patient profile records indicate sporadic, erratic or irrational use of medication by a patient, the pharmacist shall consult with the patient and/or the practitioner to determine if continued use of the medication is appropriate.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-7.20

New Rule, R.2010 d.090, effective 6/21/2010.
See: 42 N.J.R. 132(a), 42 N.J.R. 1221(a).