Utah § 58-88-202 Dispensing practice -- Drugs that may be dispensed -- Limitations and exceptions.

Utah Statutes

§ 58-88-202 — Dispensing practice -- Drugs that may be dispensed -- Limitations and exceptions.

Utah § 58-88-202

Title 58Occupations and Professions

Ch. 58-88General Health Professions

Part 58-88-2Dispensing Practice

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Bluebook

Utah Code Ann. § 58-88-202 (2026).

Text

(1)Notwithstanding Section 58-17b-302, a dispensing practitioner may dispense a drug at a licensed dispensing practice if the drug is:

(1)(a) packaged in a fixed quantity per package by:

(1)(a)(i) the drug manufacturer;

(1)(a)(ii) a pharmaceutical wholesaler or distributor; or

(1)(a)(iii) a pharmacy licensed under Chapter 17b, Pharmacy Practice Act;

(1)(b) dispensed:

(1)(b)(i) at a licensed dispensing practice at which the dispensing practitioner regularly practices; and

(1)(b)(ii) under a prescription issued by the dispensing practitioner to the dispensing practitioner's patient;

(1)(c) except as provided in Subsection (6), for a condition that is not expected to last longer than 30 days; and

(1)(d) for a condition for which the patient has been evaluated by the dispensing practitioner o

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(1) Notwithstanding Section 58-17b-302, a dispensing practitioner may dispense a drug at a licensed dispensing practice if the drug is:
(1)(a) packaged in a fixed quantity per package by:
(1)(a)(i) the drug manufacturer;
(1)(a)(ii) a pharmaceutical wholesaler or distributor; or
(1)(a)(iii) a pharmacy licensed under Chapter 17b, Pharmacy Practice Act;
(1)(b) dispensed:
(1)(b)(i) at a licensed dispensing practice at which the dispensing practitioner regularly practices; and
(1)(b)(ii) under a prescription issued by the dispensing practitioner to the dispensing practitioner's patient;
(1)(c) except as provided in Subsection (6), for a condition that is not expected to last longer than 30 days; and
(1)(d) for a condition for which the patient has been evaluated by the dispensing practitioner on the same day on which the dispensing practitioner dispenses the drug.
(2) A dispensing practitioner may not dispense:
(2)(a) a controlled substance as defined in Section 58-37-2;
(2)(b) a drug or class of drugs that is designated by the division under Subsection 58-88-205(2); or
(2)(c) a supply of a drug under this part that exceeds a 30-day supply.
(3) A dispensing practitioner may not make a claim against workers' compensation or automobile insurance for a drug dispensed under this part for outpatient use unless the dispensing practitioner is contracted with a pharmacy network established by the claim payor.
(4) When a dispensing practitioner dispenses a drug to the patient under this part, a dispensing practitioner shall:
(4)(a) disclose to the patient verbally and in writing that the patient is not required to fill the prescription through the licensed dispensing practice and that the patient has a right to fill the prescription through a pharmacy; and
(4)(b) if the patient will be responsible to pay cash for the drug, disclose:
(4)(b)(i) that the patient will be responsible to pay cash for the drug; and
(4)(b)(ii) the amount that the patient will be charged by the licensed dispensing practice for the drug.
(5) This part does not:
(5)(a) require a dispensing practitioner to dispense a drug under this part;
(5)(b) limit a health care prescriber from dispensing under Chapter 17b, Part 8, Dispensing Medical Practitioner and Dispensing Medical Practitioner Clinic Pharmacy; or
(5)(c) apply to a physician who dispenses:
(5)(c)(i) a drug sample, as defined in Section 58-17b-102, to a patient in accordance with Section 58-1-501.3 or Section 58-17b-610; or
(5)(c)(ii) a drug in an emergency situation as defined by the division in rule under Chapter 17b, Pharmacy Practice Act.
(6) A dispensing practitioner that is a dentist may dispense prescription fluoride medication regardless of whether the condition the fluoride is treating will last longer than 30 days.