1. (1) A Pharmacist must complete a drug utilization review (DUR) by reviewing the patient record prior to dispensing each prescription drug or device for the purpose of identifying the following:

   1. (a) Over-utilization or under-utilization;
   2. (b) Therapeutic duplication;
   3. (c) Drug-disease contraindications;
   4. (d) Drug-drug interactions;
   5. (e) Incorrect drug dosage or formulation;
   6. (f) Inappropriate duration of treatment;
   7. (g) Drug-allergy interactions; and
   8. (h) Drug abuse or misuse.
2. (2) Upon recognizing a concern with any of the items in (1)(a)-(h), the Pharmacist must take steps to mitigate or resolve the problem and document the steps taken and outcome.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 689.151 & ORS 689.155

History

BP 16-2023, adopt filed 08/16/2023, effective 03/01/2024