21 N.C. Admin. Code 46.1801

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 9, November 1, 2024

Section 46 .1801 - EXERCISE OF PROFESSIONAL JUDGMENT IN FILLING PRESCRIPTIONS

(a) A pharmacist or device and medical equipment dispenser shall have a right to refuse to fill or refill a prescription order if doing so would be contrary to his or her professional judgment.

(b) A pharmacist or device and medical equipment dispenser shall not fill or refill a prescription order if, in the exercise of professional judgment, there is or reasonably may be a question regarding the order's accuracy, validity, authenticity, or safety for the patient.

(c) A prescription order is valid only if it is a lawful order for a drug, device, or medical equipment issued by a health care provider for a legitimate medical purpose, in the context of a patient-prescriber relationship, and in the course of legitimate professional practice as recognized by the occupational licensing board governing the health care provider.

21 N.C. Admin. Code 46 .1801

Authority G.S. 90-85.6; 90-85.32;
Eff. April 1, 1983;
Amended Eff. August 1, 2015; February 1, 2007; March 1, 2004; April 1, 2003; September 1, 1995;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017.

Authority G.S. 90-85.6; 90-85.32;
Eff. April 1, 1983;
Amended Eff. February 1, 2007; March 1, 2004; April 1, 2003; September 1, 1995.

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 30, Issue 05, September 1, 2015 effective 8/1/2015.