26B-7-318. Pharmacy reporting requirements.
(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection, a pharmacist shall report unusual drug-related events as described in Subsection. 26B-7-316(1)(a) (2)
(2) Unusual drug-related events that require a report include: an unusual increase in the number of prescriptions filled for antimicrobials; any prescription that treats a disease that has bioterrorism potential if that prescription is unusual or in excess of the expected frequency; and an unusual increase in the number of requests for information about or sales of over-the-counter pharmaceuticals to treat conditions which may suggest the presence of one of the illnesses or conditions described in Sectionorand which are designated by department rule. 26B-7-316 26B-7-317
(3) A pharmacist shall submit the report required by this section within 24 hours after the pharmacist suspects, in his professional judgement, that an unusual drug-related event has occurred. If a pharmacy is part of a health care facility subject to the reporting requirements of Sectionsthrough, the pharmacist in charge shall make the report under this section on behalf of the health care facility. 26B-7-316 26B-7-324
(4) The report required by this section shall be submitted in accordance with Subsection. 26B-7-316(2)(a) A report shall include the name and location of the reporting pharmacist, the name and type of pharmaceuticals that are the subject of the unusual increase in use, and if known, the suspected illness or health condition that is the subject of the report.
(5) A pharmacist is subject to the penalties under Subsectionfor failing to make a report required by this section. 26B-7-316(3)