For purposes of this subchapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Pharmacist” means apracticingpharmacistwho isactively engaged inandresponsible for the pharmaceutical care of the patient about whom information isrequested. 2. “Prescribing practitioner” means a practitioner who has prescribed or is contemplating the authorization of a prescription for the patient about whom information is requested. “Prescribing practitioner” does not include a licensed veterinarian. 3. “Proactive notification” means a notification by the board, generated based on factors determined by the board and issued to a specific prescribing practitioner or pharmacist, indicating that a patient may be practitioner shopping or pharmacy shopping or at risk of abusing or misusing a controlled substance. 4. “Program” means the information program for drug prescribing and dispensing.
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