Table 1. Sample PAS Regulations from Idaho.
Type of Adaptation |
Rule Number16 |
Regulation16 |
|---|---|---|
Renew |
402.03 |
“A prescription drug order may be refilled when permitted by state and federal law and as specifically authorized by the prescriber. A pharmacist may also refill a prescription for a non- controlled drug when the prescriber is not available for authorization.” |
Change - Quantity |
403.01 |
“A pharmacist may change the quantity of medication prescribed if: a. The prescribed quantity or package size is not commercially available; b. The change in quantity is related to a change in dosage form; c. The change is intended to dispense up to the total amount authorized by the prescriber including refills; or d. The change extends a maintenance drug for the limited quantity necessary to coordinate a patient’s refills in a medication synchronization program.” |
Change – Dosage Form |
403.02 |
“A pharmacist may change the dosage form of the prescription if it is in the best interest of patient care, so long as the prescriber’s directions are also modified to equate to an equivalent amount of drug dispensed as prescribed.” |
Change – Complete Missing Information |
403.03 |
“A pharmacist may complete missing information on a prescription if there is sufficient evidence to support the change.” |
Change – Therapeutic Substitution |
404.05 |
“A pharmacist may substitute a drug with another drug in the same therapeutic class provided the patient opts-in and the substitution lowers the cost to the patient or occurs during a drug shortage.” |