R156-17b-612b. Operating Standards - Insulin Prescription and Diabetes Supplies

(1) Under Subsection 58-17b-601(1) and Section 58-17b-608.2, the operating standards for dispensing an exhausted prescription for insulin are as follows: (a) Under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(3), a refill for an exhausted prescription in an amount up to a supply for 60 days may be for the nearest available package size. (b) The pharmacist who dispenses a refill of an exhausted prescription of insulin shall obtain: (i) the prescribing information for the insulin; (ii) prescription directions; and (iii) other documentation based on the pharmacist's clinical judgment. (c) The pharmacist shall document the following on the exhausted prescription refill hard copy or in the medication profile system: (i) the information described in Subsection (1)(b); (ii) the method of the attempt under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(5)(a) to contact the patient's prescribing practitioner; and (iii) the method of the notification to the patient under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(5)(b) regarding the outcome of the attempt to contact the prescribing practitioner. (d) An exhausted prescription refill label shall state "exhausted prescription." (2) Under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(7)(f), a pharmacist may dispense a therapeutic equivalent when filling a prescription for supplies for treating diabetes that are listed on the Division's website at https://dopl.utah.gov/pharm.