§ 21-2A-04.3
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§21–2A–04.3.
A prescriber or pharmacist may authorize a prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate to request prescription monitoring data on behalf of the prescriber or pharmacist if:
(1)The prescriber or pharmacist takes reasonable steps to ensure that the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate is competent in the use of the Program;
(2)The prescriber or pharmacist remains responsible for:
(i)Ensuring that access to the Program by the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate is limited to purposes authorized by law;
(ii)Protecting the confidentiality of the prescription monitoring data; and
(iii)Any breach of confidentiality by the prescriber delegate or pharmacist delegate; and
(3)The decision whether to prescribe or dispense a monitored prescription drug for a patient:
(i)Remains with the prescriber or pharmacist; and
(ii)Is reasonably informed by the prescription monitoring data obtained from the Program.