OAR 855-019-0230
Counseling
(1)
The pharmacist or intern shall orally counsel the patient or patient’s agent on the use of a drug or device as appropriate:(a)
The pharmacist or intern shall counsel the patient on a new prescription and any changes in therapy, including but not limited to a change in directions or strength, or a prescription which is new to the pharmacy;(b)
Only the pharmacist or intern may accept a patient’s or patient’s agent’s request not to be counseled. If, in their professional judgment, the pharmacist or intern believes that the patient’s safety may be affected, the pharmacist or intern may choose not to release the prescription until counseling has been completed;(c)
Effective July 1, 2008, the pharmacist or intern that provides counseling or accepts the request not to be counseled shall document the interaction;(d)
A pharmacist shall not allow non-pharmacist personnel to release a prescription that requires counseling, or accept the request not to be counseled;(e)
For a prescription delivered outside of the pharmacy, the pharmacist shall offer in writing, to provide direct counseling and information about the drug, including information on how to contact the pharmacist;(f)
For each patient, the pharmacist or intern shall determine the amount of counseling that is reasonable and necessary under the circumstance to promote safe and effective use or administration of the drug or device, and to facilitate an appropriate therapeutic outcome for that patient.(2)
Counseling on a refill prescription shall be such as a reasonable and prudent pharmacist would provide including but not limited to changes in strength or directions.(3)
A pharmacist may provide counseling in a form other than oral counseling when, in their professional judgment, a form of counseling other than oral counseling would be more effective.(4)
A pharmacist or intern shall initiate and provide counseling under conditions that maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.(5)
For a discharge prescription from a hospital, the pharmacist must ensure that the patient receives appropriate counseling.
Source:
Rule 855-019-0230 — Counseling, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=855-019-0230.