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Statutes > New-jersey > Title-45 > Section-45-14 > 45-14-6645:14-66 Drug utilization review, requirements.
27. a. A pharmacist shall conduct a drug utilization review before each new medication is dispensed or delivered to a patient.
b.A pharmacist shall conduct a prospective drug utilization review in accordance with the provisions of this section before refilling a prescription or medication order to the extent he deems appropriate in his professional judgment.
c.A pharmacist shall exercise independent professional judgment as to whether or not to dispense or refill a prescription or medication order. In determining to dispense or refill a prescription or medication order, the decision of the pharmacist shall not be arbitrary but shall be based on professional experience, knowledge or available reference materials.
L.2003,c.280,s.27.
