Utah Admin. Code 66-5-23

Current through Bulletin 2024-23, December 1, 2024
Section R66-5-23 - Agent Duties and Responsibilities
(1) Medical cannabis pharmacy employees shall be registered as PMP or a medical cannabis pharmacy agent.
(2) A pharmacy agent may perform the following duties:
(a) assist a prospective cardholder with an application for a medical cannabis card;
(b) assist the cardholder with understanding available products, proper use of a medical device, medical cannabis strains, and methods of consumption or application within the dosing guidelines specified by an RMP or PMP;
(c) verify the status of an individual's medical cannabis card and dosing guidelines in a patient recommendation within the ICS;
(d) enter and retrieve information from the ICS;
(e) authorize entry of a cardholder into the cardholder counseling area;
(f) take a refill order from an RMP;
(g) provide pricing and product information;
(h) process cardholder payment, including the issuance of receipt, refund, credit, and cash;
(i) prepare labeling for a product;
(j) retrieve medical cannabis and medical cannabis devices from inventory;
(k) accept a new order of medical cannabis or a medical cannabis device, orders left on voicemail for a PMP to review;
(l) verbally offer to a cardholder, the opportunity for counseling with a PMP regarding medical cannabis, or a medical cannabis device;
(m) assist with dispensing of product to a cardholder;
(n) screen calls for a PMP;
(o) prepare an inventory of medical cannabis and medical cannabis device;
(p) transport medical cannabis, or medical cannabis device; and
(q) assist with maintaining a safe, clean, and professional environment.
(3) A pharmacy agent may not perform the following duties:
(a) receive dosing guidelines for a patient's recommendation over the phone or in-person;
(b) determine or modify dosing guidelines in a patient's recommendation; or
(c) provide counseling or consultation regarding a patient's medical condition, or medical treatment.

Utah Admin. Code R66-5-23

Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-15, effective 7/25/2024