Section 45:14-66 - Drug utilization review, requirementsa. A pharmacist shall conduct a drug utilization review before each new medication is dispensed or delivered to a patient. b. A pharmacist shall conduct a prospective drug utilization review in accordance with the provisions of this section before refilling a prescription or medication order to the extent he deems appropriate in his professional judgment. c. A pharmacist shall exercise independent professional judgment as to whether or not to dispense or refill a prescription or medication order. In determining to dispense or refill a prescription or medication order, the decision of the pharmacist shall not be arbitrary but shall be based on professional experience, knowledge or available reference materials. Added by L. 2003, c. 280, s. 27, eff. 7/12/2004.