N.D. Cent. Code § 43-15-31.1

Current through 2023 Legislative Sessions

Section 43-15-31.1 - Patient profile record system

A patient profile record system must be maintained in all pharmacies for persons for whom prescriptions are dispensed. The patient profile record system must be devised so as to enable the immediate retrieval of information necessary to enable the dispensing pharmacist to identify previously dispensed medication at the time a prescription is presented for dispensing. One profile card may be maintained for all members of a family living at the same address and possessing the same family name.

The following information must be recorded:

1. The family name and the first name of the person for whom the medication is intended, which is the patient.

2. The address of the patient.

3. An indication of the patient's age group, e.g., infant, child, adult.

4. The original date the medication is dispensed pursuant to the receipt of a physician's prescription.

5. The number or designation identifying the prescription.

6. The prescriber's name.

7. The name, strength, and quantity of the drug dispensed.

8. The initials of the dispensing pharmacist, and the date of dispensing medication as a renewal (refill) if said initials and such date are not recorded on the back of the original prescription.

The pharmacist shall attempt to ascertain and shall record any allergies and idiosyncrasies of the patient and any chronic conditions which may relate to drug utilization as communicated to the pharmacy by the patient.

Upon receipt of a prescription, a pharmacist must examine the patient's profile record before dispensing the medication to determine the possibility of a harmful drug interaction or reaction. Upon recognizing a potential harmful reaction or interaction, the pharmacist shall take appropriate action to avoid or minimize the problem which shall, if necessary, include consultation with the physician.

A patient profile record must be maintained for a period of not less than five years from the date of the last entry in the profile record.

N.D.C.C. § 43-15-31.1