(1) Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection 26B-7-316(1)(a), a pharmacist shall report unusual drug-related events as described in Subsection (2). (2) Unusual drug-related events that require a report include: (a) an unusual increase in the number of prescriptions filled for antimicrobials; (b) any prescription that treats a disease that has bioterrorism potential if that prescription is unusual or in excess of the expected frequency; and (c) an unusual increase in the number of requests for information about or sales of over-the- counter pharmaceuticals to treat conditions which may suggest the presence of one of the illnesses or conditions described in Section 26B-7-316 or 26B-7-317 and which are designated by department rule. (3) (a) A pharmacist shall submit the report required by this section within 24 hours after the pharmacist suspects, in his professional judgement, that an unusual drug-related event has occurred. (b) If a pharmacy is part of a health care facility subject to the reporting requirements of Sections
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