059-9 Wyo. Code R. §§ 9-5 - Patient Counseling
(a) Upon receipt of
a prescription and following a review of the patient's record, a pharmacist or
a pharmacy intern shall personally offer to discuss matters which will enhance
or optimize drug therapy with each patient or caregiver of the patient.
Non-resident pharmacies/pharmacists are not exempt from this regulation Such
elements may include the following:
(i) Name
and description of the drug;
(ii)
Dosage form, dose, route of administration, and duration of drug
therapy;
(iii) Intended use of the
drug and expected action;
(iv)
Special directions and precautions for preparation, administration, and use by
the patient;
(v) Common severe side
or adverse effects or interactions and therapeutic contraindications that may
be encountered, including their avoidance, and the actions required if they
occur;
(vi) Techniques for
self-monitoring drug therapy;
(vii)
Proper storage;
(viii) Prescription
refill information;
(ix) Action to
be taken in the event of a missed dose; and
(x) Comments relevant to the individual's
drug therapy, including any other information peculiar to the specific patient
or drug or refusal of counseling.
(b) A pharmacist shall not be required to
counsel a patient or caregiver when the patient or caregiver refuses
consultation. Every refusal shall be documented by the pharmacist.
(c) Information obtained may be recorded in
the patient's manual or electronic profile, in the prescription signature log
or in any other system of records and may be considered by the pharmacist in
the exercise of professional judgment concerning both the offer to counsel and
content of counseling. The absence of any record of a failure to accept the
offer to counsel shall be presumed to signify that the offer was accepted and
that counseling was provided.
Notes
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