Utah § 58-17b-602.1 Dispensing quantity or dosage form different from prescription.

Utah Statutes

§ 58-17b-602.1 — Dispensing quantity or dosage form different from prescription.

Utah § 58-17b-602.1

Title 58Occupations and Professions

Ch. 58-17bPharmacy Practice Act

Part 58-17b-6Regulation of the Practice of Pharmacy Operating Standards

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 58-17b-602.1 (2026).

Text

(1)Without specific authorization from a prescriber, a pharmacist or pharmacy intern may dispense:

(1)(a) a prescription in a quantity different than the quantity prescribed if the prescribed quantity or package size is not commercially available; and

(1)(b) a prescription in a dosage form different than the dosage form prescribed, if in the professional judgement of the pharmacist or pharmacy intern, dispensing a different dosage form is in the best interest of the patient.

(2)This section does not apply if:

(2)(a) the substitute would change the bioavailability of the medication;

(2)(b) the substitute would change the treatment parameters; or

(2)(c) the prescriber has written or clearly designated "dispense as written" on the prescription.

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(1) Without specific authorization from a prescriber, a pharmacist or pharmacy intern may dispense:

(1)(a) a prescription in a quantity different than the quantity prescribed if the prescribed quantity or package size is not commercially available; and
(1)(b) a prescription in a dosage form different than the dosage form prescribed, if in the professional judgement of the pharmacist or pharmacy intern, dispensing a different dosage form is in the best interest of the patient.
(2) This section does not apply if:

(2)(a) the substitute would change the bioavailability of the medication;
(2)(b) the substitute would change the treatment parameters; or
(2)(c) the prescriber has written or clearly designated "dispense as written" on the prescription.