Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.36.01.350 - PHARMACIST PRESCRIBING: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with Section 54-1705, Idaho Code, a pharmacist may independently prescribe provided the following general requirements are met by the pharmacist: (3-28-23)

01. Education. Only prescribe drugs or devices for conditions for which the pharmacist is educationally prepared and for which competence has been achieved and maintained. (3-28-23)

02. Patient-Prescriber Relationship. Only issue a prescription for a legitimate medical purpose arising from a patient-prescriber relationship as defined in Section 54-1733, Idaho Code. (3-28-23)

03. Patient Assessment. Obtain adequate information about the patient's health status to make appropriate decisions based on the applicable standard of care and the best available evidence. (3-28-23)

04. Collaboration with Other Health Care Professionals. Recognize the limits of the pharmacist's own knowledge and experience and consult with and refer to other health care professionals as appropriate. (3-28-23)

05. Documentation. Maintain documentation adequate to justify the care provided including, but not limited to, the information collected as part of the patient assessment, the prescription record, provider notification, and the follow-up care plan. (3-28-23)

06. Prescribing Exemption. The general requirements set forth in this section do not apply to collaborative pharmacy practice agreements, devices, and nonprescription drugs. (3-28-23)

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Idaho Admin. Code r. 24.36.01.350