Section 246-945-340 - Prescriptions-Drug product substitutions(1) A pharmacist may substitute a drug or biologic product dispensed pursuant to a prescription if in compliance with applicable laws and rules.(2) A pharmacist may substitute a drug product or a biologic product when any of the following applies: (a) The substitution is permitted by RCW 69.41.120;(b) The substitution is permitted by a formulary developed by an interdisciplinary team of an institutional facility; or(c) The substitution is otherwise permitted by law.(3) In addition to any other applicable requirements, a pharmacist shall only substitute a drug or a biologic product pursuant to subsection (2)(b) of this section if: (a) An employee or contractor of the institutional facility prescribed the drug or biologic product to be substituted;(b) The interdisciplinary team was composed of a non-pharmacist prescriber listed in RCW 69.41.030 and a pharmacist; and(c) The formulary is readily retrievable by the pharmacist.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-945-340
Adopted by WSR 20-12-072, Filed 6/1/2020, effective 7/1/2020, and 3/1/2021