News tagged drug-utilization-review

USP Prescription Container Labeling Chapter is Now the Official Standard

Topics: Prescription label

The United States Pharmacopeia (USP) General Chapter <17> Prescription Container Labeling, published in the USP 36–NF 31, became an official standard on May 1, 2013.

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Oregon News: Adult Prescription Dispensed to Four Year Old

Topics: Medication errors and Drug utilization review

Published in the February 2009 Oregon State Board of Pharmacy Newsletter A recent complaint that resulted in a case being presented to the Board illustrates a common break down in the most basic principles of pharmacy practice. Case No. 08-0400...

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New Mexico News: Regulation Changes

Topics: Drug utilization review

Published in the September 2008 New Mexico Board of Pharmacy Newsletter The Pharmacy Regulation, Part 6, was revised during the June 16-17, 2008 New Mexico Board of Pharmacy meeting. The amendment allows drug utilization reviews (DUR) to be done at...

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Vermont News: Are You Performing Prospective DUR As Required?

Topics: Drug utilization review

Published in the September 2007 Vermont Board of Pharmacy Newsletter Prospective Drug Utilization Review (DUR) is required to be done by each pharmacist before they dispense a prescription (see Pharmacy Rule 19.9). The purpose of DUR is to improve the...

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Minnesota News: Certification and Quality Assurance

Topics: Automated dispensing system and Drug utilization review

Reprinted from the July 2007 Minnesota Board of Pharmacy Newsletter. Pharmacists are reminded that there is a difference between certification and quality assurance, and that both are required per Minnesota Rules. Certification is the process by which one pharmacist or...

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