§ 5-19.1-19. Pharmacists — Substitution of drugs.
Pharmacists when dispensing a prescription shall, unless requested otherwise by the
individual presenting the prescription in writing, substitute drugs containing all
the same active chemical ingredients of the same strength, quantity, and dosage form
as the drug requested by the prescriber from approved prescription drug products in
accordance with the provisions of § 21-31-16, unless ordered by the prescribing physician to dispense as brand name necessary
on the prescription form, or if the prescriber gives oral direction to that effect
to the dispensing pharmacist. The requirements of this section
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§ 5-19.1-19. Pharmacists — Substitution of drugs.
Pharmacists when dispensing a prescription shall, unless requested otherwise by the
individual presenting the prescription in writing, substitute drugs containing all
the same active chemical ingredients of the same strength, quantity, and dosage form
as the drug requested by the prescriber from approved prescription drug products in
accordance with the provisions of § 21-31-16, unless ordered by the prescribing physician to dispense as brand name necessary
on the prescription form, or if the prescriber gives oral direction to that effect
to the dispensing pharmacist. The requirements of this section shall not apply to
an order to dispense a drug for immediate administration to a licensed hospital, nursing
facility or hospice facility in-patient. The pharmacist will make a product selection
from approved prescription drug products and shall pass the savings on to the ultimate
consumer. When a drug product selection is made, the pharmacist shall indicate the
product dispensed on the written prescription or on the oral prescription, which has
been reduced to writing, or product information may be maintained on a computerized
system if information is readily retrievable.