216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-20-3.5

Current through December 26, 2024

Section 216-RICR-20-20-3.5 - Reporting and Management of Information

A. A pharmacy that dispenses schedule II, III, IV, or V controlled substances or opioid antagonists to a person, who is not an inpatient of a hospital, shall transmit electronically to the Department the following information:

1. Pharmacy Drug Enforcement Administration identification number;

2. Patient last name;

3. Patient first name;

4. Patient street address, including zip code;

5. City;

6. State;

7. Date of birth;

8. Gender code;

9. Prescription species code;

10. Prescription number;

11. Date prescription written;

12. Number of refills authorized;

13. Date prescription filled;

14. Refill number;

15. National Drug Code number;

16. Quantity dispensed;

17. Days' supply;

18. Payment code for either cash or third-party provider; and

19. Prescriber Drug Enforcement Administration identification number.

B. A pharmacy licensed as a retail pharmacy or a nonresident pharmacy shall transmit the required prescription information by means of a secure web-based data system, or other approved electronic methods, designated by the Department.

1. Pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28-3.18(n), A pharmacy shall transmit the information required pursuant to this Part one (1) business day following the date of dispensing.

2. A pharmacy shall transmit the information required pursuant to this Part to the Department in such a manner as to insure the confidentiality of the information in compliance with all applicable federal and state statutes and regulations, including the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

3. Notification to the prescribing physician by the pharmacist for refusal to fill a prescription is pursuant to R.I. Gen. Laws § 21-28-3.32(k).

216 R.I. Code R. 216-RICR-20-20-3.5