Section R380-65-5 - Distribution of Medication(1) Upon the declaration of an emergency, the department may coordinate the distribution of a vaccine, antiviral, antibiotic, or other prescription medication that is not a controlled substance for distribution, dispensing and administration.(2) The department may adopt, modify, require, facilitate, or recommend rationing criteria for the distribution of scarce healthcare resources in accordance with Rule R380-66.(3) The department, through the medical director or other person with authority to prescribe, may issue a valid standing prescription drug order that authorizes a pharmacist and a pharmacist intern licensed under the Pharmacy Practice Act, Title 58, Chapter 17b, to dispense according to the requirements of the standing order.(4) When the department coordinates the distribution of a medication without issuing a valid standing prescription drug order, the department may:(a) distribute the medication;(b) distribute the medication through local health departments pursuant to Section R380-60; or(c) enter into an agreement with a third party to distribute the medication.Utah Admin. Code R380-65-5
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-08, effective 4/8/2022Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-17, effective 8/24/2022