24.174.902 PROSPECTIVE DRUG REVIEW (1) A pharmacist shall review the patient record and each prescription drug order presented for dispensing for purposes of promoting therapeutic appropriateness by identifying: (a) over-utilization or under-utilization; (b) therapeutic duplication; (c) drug-disease contraindications; (d) drug-drug interactions; (e) incorrect drug dosage or duration of drug treatment; (f) drug-allergy interactions; (g) clinical abuse/misuse. (2) Upon recognizing any of the above, the pharmacist shall take appropriate steps to avoid or resolve the problem which shall, if necessary, include consultation with the prescriber. History: 37-7-201, MCA; IMP, 37-7-406, MCA; NEW, 1993 MAR p. 293, Eff. 2/26/93; TRANS, from Commerce, 2002 MAR p. 904. |