059-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-13

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Current through April 27, 2019

Section 2-13 - Prescriptions in General

(a) To be valid, the prescription, as defined in W.S. § 33-24-136(b), shall contain the following information:

(i) Name of patient;

(ii) Name and strength of drug;

(iii) Quantity to be dispensed;

(iv) Directions for using the drug;

(v) Date of issuance by practitioner;

(vi) Recognizable signature of the practitioner. The signature can be digital or electronic as defined in this chapter;

(vii) Prescriptions for controlled substances shall indicate the DEA number and address of the prescribing practitioner and address of the patient; and

(viii) In the case of a verbal order, the name of the authorized agent if conveyed by other than the prescribing practitioner.

(b) All verbal orders shall be recorded on a written or electronic prescription memorandum and filed, in accordance with W.S. § 33-24-136(a).

(c) Prescriptions may be transmitted by the pharmacist in written form; verbally, including telephone; fax; and electronic transmission. Schedule II controlled substance prescriptions may be transmitted by fax if they meet the conditions as outlined in this chapter. Controlled substance prescriptions may be transmitted electronically only to the extent allowed by federal and state law.

(d) Prescriptions received from out-of-state practitioners are valid only to the extent a practitioner licensed in Wyoming may prescribe that medication in Wyoming.

(e) The patient shall have the exclusive right to freedom of choice for any pharmacy to dispense prescription orders. No collaborative practice agreement between prescriber and pharmacy shall require that prescription orders be transmitted from the prescriber to only that pharmacy.

(f) The pharmacist shall be required to determine the accuracy and authenticity of all prescriptions received. Practitioners or their agents shall provide voice verification, when requested by the pharmacist. If refused, the prescription shall not be filled.

059-2 Wyo. Code R. § 2-13

Amended, Eff. 10/31/2017.

Amended, Eff. 12/19/2018.