Utah Admin. Code R380-65-5 - Distribution of Medication
(1) Upon the
declaration of an emergency, the department may coordinate the distribution of
a vaccine, antiviral, antibiotic, or other prescription medication that is not
a controlled substance for distribution, dispensing and
administration.
(2) The department
may adopt, modify, require, facilitate, or recommend rationing criteria for the
distribution of scarce healthcare resources in accordance with Rule
R380-66.
(3) The department,
through the medical director or other person with authority to prescribe, may
issue a valid standing prescription drug order that authorizes a pharmacist and
a pharmacist intern licensed under the Pharmacy Practice Act, Title 58, Chapter
17b, to dispense according to the requirements of the standing order.
(4) When the department coordinates the
distribution of a medication without issuing a valid standing prescription drug
order, the department may:
(a) distribute the
medication;
(b) distribute the
medication through local health departments pursuant to Section R380-60;
or
(c) enter into an agreement with
a third party to distribute the medication.
Notes
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