SECTION .1800 - PRESCRIPTIONS

21 NCAC 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.

History Note:        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.