21 ncac 46 .1817             PROOF OF IDENTIFICATION

(a)  As a precondition to filling any prescription or dispensing any drug, a pharmacist or person acting at the direction of a pharmacist may demand, inspect and record proof of identification, including valid photographic identification, from any patient presenting a prescription or any person acting on behalf of the patient. Valid photographic identification includes but is not limited to the following:

(1)           A valid motor vehicle operator's license;

(2)           A valid identification card;

(3)           A valid United States passport; or

(4)           Other valid, tamper-resistant, photographic identification.

(b)  A pharmacist or person acting at the direction of a pharmacist may exercise discretion and refuse to fill any prescription or dispense any drug if unsatisfied as to the legitimacy or appropriateness of any prescription presented, the validity of any photographic identification or the identity of any patient presenting a prescription or any person acting on behalf of the patient. Refusal to fill pursuant to this Paragraph shall be noted on the prescription by the pharmacist or person acting at the direction of a pharmacist.

History Notes:      Authority G.S. 90‑85.6; 90‑85.32;

Eff. August 1, 2002;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. October 3, 2017.