(1) A pharmacist shall review the patient record and each new and refill prescription presented for dispensing in order to promote therapeutic appropriateness by identifying:

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    (a) Over-utilization or under-utilization;
    (b) Therapeutic duplication;
    (c) Drug-disease contraindications;
    (d) Drug-drug interactions;
    (e) Incorrect drug dosage or duration of drug treatment;
    (f) Drug-allergy interactions;
    (g) Clinical abuse/misuse.
    (2) Upon recognizing any of the above, the pharmacist shall take appropriate steps to avoid or resolve the potential problems which shall, if necessary, include consultation with the prescriber.
Rulemaking Authority 465.022, 465.0155 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 465.0155. History-New 8-18-93, Formerly 21S-27.810, 61F10-27.810, 59X-27.810.