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Ohio News: OARRS Weekly Reporting
Published in the August 2009 Ohio State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter
Also effective on June 21, 2009, was rule 4729-37-07 (frequency requirements for submitting drug database information). This rule was discussed in some detail in the May issue of this Newsletter, but now that the rule is effective, a reminder is being issued.
By now, everyone should be reporting directly to the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS) program instead of through the outside agency that was used previously. That began on July 1, 2009. In addition, beginning September 1, 2009, everyone must begin reporting their dispensing information to OARRS on a weekly basis instead of twice a month. Paragraphs B and C of rule 4729-37-07 are reprinted below and outline the requirements:
(B) Starting on September 1, 2009, all drug dispensing information required to be submitted to the board of pharmacy pursuant to rules 4729-37-02 and 4729-37- 04 of the Administrative Code shall be submitted at least weekly. The information shall be consecutive and inclusive from the last date and time information was submitted and shall be reported no later than eight days after the date of the dispensing.
(C) If a pharmacy has no drug dispensing information required to be submitted to the board of pharmacy pursuant to rules 4729-37-02 and 4729-37-04 of the Administrative Code, the pharmacy shall submit a “Zero Report” during the regular reporting cycle.
If anyone has problems complying with this requirement, please discuss them with the OARRS program staff as soon as possible. As mentioned in the May Newsletter, the combination of reporting dispensing information directly to OARRS and reporting on a weekly basis should improve the timeliness of the data available to pharmacists and physicians. In addition, the weekly reporting is required by federal law if the OARRS program is to continue receiving federal grants. Again, as noted in the May issue, anyone wishing to report more often than once a week (eg, daily) may do so. Please consult with the OARRS technical staff for any assistance needed with your reporting process.
