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Outpatient pharmacy and general health. I have recently completed a Pharmceutical Care Certificate Program offered by Purdue University (Spring 1999 completion). I have personal experience dealing with terminally ill persons and their needs, as well as their families` needs. I graduated in 1984 from Pharmacy School and have been a Licensed Pharmacist since then. I have 18 years retail pharmacy experience. Prior to my pharmacy training I have 3 years hospital experience as a Nurse`s Aide.

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Topic: Pharmacy

Expert: Barbara Judge
Date: 2/1/2008
Subject: Prescriptions

Question
I work in a pharmacy in Minnesota. What I need to know is if a costumer brings in a prescription for 20mg of a drug taking it bid and they want 40mg and to take it 1qd. can the pharmacist change the prescription for them. Or should they get a new one.

Answer
The answer to that question depends on state law and the allowance that state law gives for professional judgement. The safest course of action in most states is to call the doctor and discuss the change with the doctor before making it. Minnesota law may allow the situation you describe. Some states mandate the lowest cost alternative that is safe and equivalent (eg. New York). Every state has little quirks in their state laws which make them unique. Since I do not practice in Minnesota I am not familiar with all of their specific laws.

Thanks

Barb Judge

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