1. (1) Under Subsection 58-17b-601(1) and Section 58-17b-608.2, the operating standards for dispensing an exhausted prescription for insulin are as follows:

   1. (a) Under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(3), a refill for an exhausted prescription in an amount up to a supply for 60 days may be for the nearest available package size.

   2. (b) The pharmacist who dispenses a refill of an exhausted prescription of insulin shall obtain:

      1. (i) the prescribing information for the insulin;
      2. (ii) prescription directions; and
      3. (iii) other documentation based on the pharmacist's clinical judgment.

   3. (c) The pharmacist shall document the following on the exhausted prescription refill hard copy or in the medication profile system:

      1. (i) the information described in Subsection (1)(b);
      2. (ii) the method of the attempt under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(5)(a) to contact the patient's prescribing practitioner; and
      3. (iii) the method of the notification to the patient under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(5)(b) regarding the outcome of the attempt to contact the prescribing practitioner.
   4. (d) An exhausted prescription refill label shall state "exhausted prescription."
2. (2) Under Subsection 58-17b-608.2(7)(f), a pharmacist may dispense a therapeutic equivalent when filling a prescription for supplies for treating diabetes that are listed on the Division's website at https://dopl.utah.gov/pharm.

KEY: pharmacists, licensing, pharmacies

Date of Last Change: August 8, 2025

Notice of Continuation: August 5, 2024

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 63G-3-201; 58-17b-101; 58-17b-601(1); 58-37-1; 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a)