N.H. Admin. Code § He-W 570.08

Current through Register No. 36, September 5, 2024

Section He-W 570.08 - Prescription Drug Dispensing Limitations

The following dispensing limitations shall apply to prescriptions drugs:

(a) Pharmacists shall follow current standards of practice in accordance with Ph 501.01;

(b) Non-controlled drug prescriptions shall be refilled pursuant to Ph 704.14;

(c) Controlled drug substances shall follow dispensing requirements pursuant to RSA 318-B:9, IV;

(d) Controlled drug substances shall follow refill requirements pursuant to 21 CFR 1306.22;

(e) Refill extensions authorized by the prescribing, licensed practitioner shall be treated as a new prescription; and

(f) Maintenance drugs shall be dispensed in a quantity sufficient to treat the recipient as follows:

(1) Solid oral drugs shall be dispensed as:

a. A minimum supply of 28 days and a maximum supply of 12 months for oral contraceptives; and

b. A minimum supply of 30 days and a maximum supply of 90 days for solid oral drugs with the exception of oral contraceptives, as described in (f) (1) a. above;

(2) If the prescribing, licensed practitioner's professional judgment indicates possession of the minimum supply of solid oral drugs, as described in (f) (1) above, would not be in the patient's best medical interest, the prescribing, licensed practitioner shall clearly indicate, on the prescription, that an exception to the minimum supply is being made; and

(3) For non-solid drugs, such as ointments, aerosols, injectables, and liquids, the drug shall be dispensed in the most commonly dispensed sized container to cover a minimum of 7 days of therapy.

N.H. Admin. Code § He-W 570.08

(See Revision Note at chapter heading He-W 500); ss by #5742, eff 12-1-93, EXPIRED: 12-1-99

New. #7392, eff 10-28-00; ss by #7680, eff 4-20-02; ss by #7712, INTERIM, eff 6-22-02, EXPIRED: 12-19-02

New. #7805, eff 12-21-02; ss by #9831, eff 12-21-10

Amended by Volume XXXVIII Number 23, Filed June 7, 2018, Proposed by #12529, Effective 5/22/2018, Expires 5/22/2028.

Amended by Volume XXXIX Number 2, Filed January 10, 2019, Proposed by #12698, Effective 12/28/2018, Expires 12/28/2028.