Section 1140-04-.04 - PRESCRIPTION ORDERS(1) A pharmacist shall review all prescription orders before the drug is first dispensed. In the event that medications available in the institutional facility are ordered and administered before the pharmacist's review, the order shall be reviewed by a pharmacist in a timely manner. The pharmacist shall have access to the patient's medical record. The original order must be maintained in a readily retrievable manner according to the pharmacy practice site policy for at least two (2) years from the date of its issuance.(2) Upon request, the Board may waive selected portions of these requirements so long as any waiver granted is consistent with the Board's authority under Tenn. Code Ann. Title 63, Chapters 1 and 10, and Tenn. Code Ann. Title 4, Chapter 5.Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-04-.04
Original rule filed February 7, 1983; effective March 9, 1983. Repeal and new rule filed May 11, 1998; effective July 25, 1998. Amendments filed November 22, 2016; effective 2/20/2017.Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-10-204, 63-10-304, 63-10-404(1), (11), (14), (26), and (28), and 63-10-504(b)(1) and (2).