PURPOSE: This rule sets forth the responsibilities of the participating pharmacy in the Missouri Senior Rx Program.

1. (1) Enrolled participating pharmacies shall maintain prescriptions (both hardcopy, oral and computer systems) in accordance with Chapter 338, RSMo.
2. (2) Enrolled participating pharmacies shall provide the commission and the third-party administrator reasonable access to records necessary to determine compliance with sections 208.550 to 208.571, RSMo and the regulations promulgated thereunder and with the provider agreement. 19 CSR 90-2
3. (3) Enrolled participating pharmacies shall conform to the standards of practice in accordance with Chapter 338, RSMo.

4. (4) Enrolled participating pharmacies shall verify the identity of the claimant or authorized agent.

   1. (A) For claimants, verification shall be observation of the claimant’s signed program identification card.
   2. (B) For authorized agent, verification shall include presentation of the claimant’s signed program identification card, inform the pharmacy of their designation, sign their own name, and indicate their relationship to the claimant.
5. (5) Prior to the dispensing of prescription drugs, enrolled participating pharmacies shall take necessary steps to identify prescriptions which may not be authentic.

AUTHORITY: section 208.553.3(5), RSMo Supp. 2001.* Emergency rule filed Jan. 16, 2002, effective March 1, 2002, expired Aug. 27, 2002. Original rule filed Jan. 16, 2002, effective Aug. 30, 2002. *Original authority: 208.553, RSMo 2001.