News tagged drug-utilization-review
USP Prescription Container Labeling Chapter is Now the Official Standard
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.
Oregon News: Adult Prescription Dispensed to Four Year Old
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...
Read More →New Mexico News: Regulation Changes
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...
Read More →Vermont News: Are You Performing Prospective DUR As Required?
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...
Read More →Minnesota News: Certification and Quality Assurance
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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