Section R156-17b-612b - Operating Standards - Insulin Prescription and Diabetes Supplies(1) Under Subsection 58-17b-601(1) and Section 58-17b-608.2, the operating standards for dispensing an exhausted prescription for insulin are as follows: (a) Under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(3), a refill for an exhausted prescription in an amount up to a supply for 60 days may be for the nearest available package size.(b) The pharmacist who dispenses a refill of an exhausted prescription of insulin shall obtain: (i) the prescribing information for the insulin;(ii) prescription directions; and(iii) other documentation based on the pharmacist's clinical judgment.(c) The pharmacist shall document the following on the exhausted prescription refill hard copy or in the medication profile system:(i) the information described in Subsection (1)(b);(ii) the method of the attempt under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(5)(a) to contact the patient's prescribing practitioner; and(iii) the method of the notification to the patient under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(5)(b) regarding the outcome of the attempt to contact the prescribing practitioner.(d) An exhausted prescription refill label shall state "exhausted prescription."(2) Under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(7)(f), a pharmacist may dispense a therapeutic equivalent when filling a prescription for supplies for treating diabetes that are listed on the Division's website at https://dopl.utah.gov/pharm.Utah Admin. Code R156-17b-612b
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2021-07, effective 3/11/2021Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2023-02, effective 1/5/2023