As used in this article: “Dispense” means the same as that term is defined in §30-5-4 of this code. “Patient counseling” means the same as that term is defined in §30-5-4 of this code. “Pharmacist” means the same as that term is defined in §30-5-4 of this code. “Pharmacy intern” means the same as that […]
This article does not create a duty or standard of care for a person to prescribe or dispense tobacco cessation therapy.
A pharmacist licensed under §30-5-1 et seq. of this code may initiate and dispense a noncontrolled prescription medication, over-the-counter medication, or other professional service to a patient who is 18 years old or older; pursuant to a standing prescription drug order made in accordance with §16-56-4 of this code without any other prescription drug order […]
(a) The Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health or designee shall prescribe on a statewide basis a tobacco cessation therapy by one or more standing orders permitting pharmacists to initiate the dispensing of noncontrolled prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, or other professional services to eligible individuals: (b) A standing order must specify, at a minimum: […]
The Board of Pharmacy shall approve a training program or programs to be eligible to participate in the utilization of the standing prescription drug order for tobacco cessation therapy by a pharmacist. Documentation shall be provided to the Board of Pharmacy upon request.
(a) A pharmacist who dispenses a tobacco cessation therapy under this article shall follow the Tobacco Cessation Therapy Protocol, that has been approved by the Commissioner of the Bureau for Public Health in collaboration with the Board of Pharmacy and the Board of Medicine, before dispensing the tobacco cessation therapy. The protocol shall include the: […]
