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SB 882 Prescription refill; protocol.

Introduced by: Bill R. DeSteph, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED SENATE:

Prescription refill; approval. Provides that a prescriber may authorize a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to approve additional refills of a prescribed drug for no more than 90 consecutive days, provided that (i) the drug is classified as a Schedule VI drug; (ii) there are no changes in the prescribed drug, strength, or dosage; (iii) the prescriber has a current written protocol, accessible by the nurse, that identifies the conditions under which the nurse may approve additional refills; and (iv) the nurse documents in the patient's chart any refills authorized for a specific patient pursuant to the protocol and the additional refills are transmitted to a pharmacist in accordance with the allowances for an authorized agent to transmit a prescription orally or by facsimile pursuant to current law and regulations of the Board of Pharmacy.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Prescription refill; protocol. Provides that a prescriber may authorize a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to initiate a protocol for a prescription refill for Schedule VI controlled substances, provided that (i) the practitioner has established a bona-fide practitioner-patient relationship with the individual to receive the refill provided; (ii) there is a standing protocol written and maintained by the prescriber; (iii) there is a written order by the prescriber for the registered nurse or licensed practical nurse to initiate the protocol; (iv) the prescription refill is for a maintenance medication prescribed for chronic, long-term conditions and the medication is taken on a regular, recurring basis; (v) the prescription refill is for no more than 90 consecutive days; (vi) documentation sufficient to the Board of Pharmacy is maintained; and (vii) other requirements established by the Board of Pharmacy are met.