Full text of Utah Utah Code § 17b-608 — Emergency refills., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 17b-608. Emergency refills.
Effective 5/12/2020
58-17b-608.
Emergency refills.
| (1) |
If a prescription may not be refilled otherwise, a pharmacist or pharmacy intern may refill the prescription in an emergency without the prescribing practitioner's authorization if:
| (a) |
the prescription is for a drug that is not a controlled substance; |
| (b) |
the patient is currently using the drug prescribed; |
| (c) |
the prescribing practitioner is not available promptly to authorize the refill; |
| (d) |
the pharmacist or pharmacy intern, or another pharmacist or pharmacy intern at the same pharmacy, has not previously dispensed a refill for the prescription under this section; |
| (e) |
refilling the prescription is in the interest of the patient's health; |
| (f) |
in the professional judgment of the pharmacist or pharmacy intern the prescription should be refilled; |
| (g) |
except as provided in Subsection (1)(h), the pharmacist or pharmacy intern dispenses the medication in accordance with the prescribing practitioner's instructions included with the prescription; and |
| (h) |
the pharmacist or pharmacy intern dispenses no more than the amount necessary to address the emergency. |
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| (2) |
If the prescription for a drug dispensed under Subsection (1) is on file with the pharmacy where the drug is dispensed, the pharmacist or pharmacy intern may dispense more than a three-day supply only if:
| (a) |
| (i) |
the prescription has expired within the past 30 days; or |
| (ii) |
no refills are remaining on the prescription; and |
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| (b) |
the amount dispensed does not exceed the lesser of:
| (ii) |
the quantity last dispensed at the pharmacy pursuant to the prescription as either a fill or a refill. |
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| (3) |
A pharmacist or pharmacy intern who dispenses a prescription refill under this section shall inform the prescribing practitioner of the emergency refill as soon as practicable. |
Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter
372, 2020 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 17b-608
What does Utah Code § 17b-608 cover?
Section 17b-608 ("Emergency refills.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Utah § 17b-608?
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Is this the official text of Utah law?
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How does Utah § 17b-608 apply to my situation?
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