Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.36.01.403

Current through September 2, 2024

Section 24.36.01.403 - FILLING PRESCRIPTION DRUG ORDERS: ADAPTATION

A pharmacist may adapt drugs as specified in this rule.

01.Change Quantity. A pharmacist may change the quantity of medication prescribed if:

a. The prescribed quantity or package size is not commercially available;

b. The change in quantity is related to a change in dosage form, strength, or therapeutic interchange;

c. The change is intended to dispense up to the total amount authorized by the prescriber including refills; or

d. The change extends a maintenance drug for the limited quantity necessary to coordinate a patient's refills in a medication synchronization program.

02.Change Dosage Form. A pharmacist may change the dosage form of the prescription if it is in the best interest of patient care, so long as the prescriber's directions are also modified to equate to an equivalent amount of drug dispensed as prescribed.

03.Complete Missing Information. A pharmacist may complete missing information on a prescription if there is evidence to support the change.

04.Documentation. The adaption must be documented in the patient's record.

Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.36.01.403

Effective March 28, 2023