059-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-6 - Requirements for issuing valid prescriptions

(a) In order for a prescription drug to be valid it must be issued for a legitimate medical purpose by a practitioner acting in the usual course of his or her professional practice. The responsibility for the proper prescribing of the prescription drug is upon the prescribing practitioner, but a corresponding responsibility rests with the pharmacist who dispenses the prescription.

(b) All non-controlled substance prescriptions and refill authorizations shall contain the following:

(i) The patient's full name and date of birth;

(ii) Name and strength of the drug;

(iii) Quantity to be dispensed, including refills, if applicable;

(iv) Directions for use;

(v) Date issued by the practitioner;

(vi) The practitioner's full name, address, telephone number; and

(vii) If a written or faxed prescription, the recognizable signature of the issuing practitioner; or

(viii) If an electronically transmitted prescription, the prescribing practitioner's electronic or digital signature; or

(ix) If a verbal order, the name of the authorized agent providing information, if other than prescriber.

(c) Prescriptions received from out-of-state practitioners are valid only to the extent a practitioner licensed in Wyoming may prescribe that medication in Wyoming.

(d) A prescription may not be dispensed to a practitioner based on an order that is not issued for one specific patient. A prescription order for "office use" is not a valid order.

(e) Upon learning that a practitioner/patient relationship has been terminated for reasons other than discharge of the patient by the practitioner, a pharmacist utilizing his or her professional judgment may honor a patient's request for remaining medication refills, for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months.

(f) The pharmacist shall determine the accuracy and authenticity of all prescriptions received. Pharmacists shall request and document verification when necessary. If verification is refused, the prescription shall not be filled.

(g) All prescription medication shall be dispensed in child-resistant packaging, in accordance with the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

(i) The patient may request a one-time or a blanket waiver from this requirement.

(ii) The practitioner, at the patient's request, may request a one-time waiver only.

(iii) The pharmacist shall document a one-time request on the prescription or in the patient profile record.

(h) A written or electronic record of a prescription shall be maintained and available for inspection by agents of the Board for a period of two (2) years from the date it is filed, as follows:

(i) The pharmacy system shall be able to reproduce the original prescription information and maintain it in a readily retrievable format;

(ii) A pharmacy shall be authorized to maintain an exact digitized image of the prescription in an electronic record-keeping system;

(iii) A pharmacy may maintain any hard copy prescriptions in numerical or date order; and

(iv) Disposal of the hard copy must ensure privacy and confidentiality of the contents.

Notes

059-2 Wyo. Code R. §§ 2-6

Amended, Eff. 10/31/2017. Amended, Eff. 12/19/2018. Amended, Eff. 5/24/2023.