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218A.172 Administrative regulations on prescribing or dispensing of Schedule II
controlled substance or Schedule III controlled substance containing
hydrocodone -- Continuing course of treatment -- Recordkeeping -Exemptions.
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(2)
(3)
Administrative regulations promulgated under KRS 218A.205(3) shall require that,
prior to the initial prescribing or dispensing of any Schedule II controlled substance
or a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone to a human patient, a
practitioner shall:
(a) Obtain a medical history and conduct a physical or mental health examination
of the patient, as appropriate to the patient's medical complaint, and document
the information in the patient's medical record;
(b) Query the electronic monitoring system established in KRS 218A.202 for all
available data on the patient for the twelve (12) month period immediately
preceding the patient encounter and appropriately utilize that data in the
evaluation and treatment of the patient;
(c) Make a written plan stating the objectives of the treatment and further
diagnostic examinations required;
(d) Discuss the risks and benefits of the use of controlled substances with the
patient, the patient's parent if the patient is an unemancipated minor child, or
the patient's legal guardian or health care surrogate, including the risk of
tolerance and drug dependence; and
(e) Obtain written consent for the treatment.
(a) Administrative regulations promulgated under KRS 218A.205(3) shall require
that a practitioner prescribing or dispensing additional amounts of Schedule II
controlled substances or Schedule III controlled substances containing
hydrocodone for the same medical complaint and related symptoms shall:
1.
Review, at reasonable intervals based on the patient's individual
circumstances and course of treatment, the plan of care;
2.
Provide to the patient any new information about the treatment; and
3.
Modify or terminate the treatment as appropriate.
(b) If the course of treatment extends beyond three (3) months, the administrative
regulations shall also require that the practitioner:
1.
Query the electronic monitoring system established in KRS 218A.202
no less than once every three (3) months for all available data on the
patient for the twelve (12) month period immediately preceding the
query; and
2.
Review that data before issuing any new prescription or refills for the
patient for any Schedule II controlled substance or a Schedule III
controlled substance containing hydrocodone.
Administrative regulations promulgated under KRS 218A.205(3) shall require that,
for each patient for whom a practitioner prescribes any Schedule II controlled
substance or a Schedule III controlled substance containing hydrocodone, the
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practitioner shall keep accurate, readily accessible, and complete medical records
which include, as appropriate:
(a) Medical history and physical or mental health examination;
(b) Diagnostic, therapeutic, and laboratory results;
(c) Evaluations and consultations;
(d) Treatment objectives;
(e) Discussion of risk, benefits, and limitations of treatments;
(f) Treatments;
(g) Medications, including date, type, dosage, and quantity prescribed or
dispensed;
(h) Instructions and agreements; and
(i) Periodic reviews of the patient's file.
Administrative regulations promulgated under KRS 218A.205(3) may exempt, in
whole or in part, compliance with the mandatory diagnostic, treatment, review, and
other protocols and standards established in this section for:
(a) A licensee prescribing or administering a controlled substance immediately
prior to, during, or within the fourteen (14) days following an operative or
invasive procedure or a delivery if the prescribing or administering is
medically related to the operative or invasive procedure or the delivery and the
medication usage does not extend beyond the fourteen (14) days;
(b) A licensee prescribing or administering a controlled substance necessary to
treat a patient in an emergency situation;
(c) A licensed pharmacist or other person licensed by the Kentucky Board of
Pharmacy to dispense drugs or a licensed pharmacy;
(d) A licensee prescribing or dispensing a controlled substance:
1.
For administration in a hospital or long-term-care facility if the hospital
or long-term-care facility with an institutional account, or a practitioner
in those hospitals or facilities where no institutional account exists,
queries the electronic monitoring system established in KRS 218A.202
for all available data on the patient or resident for the twelve (12) month
period immediately preceding the query within twelve (12) hours of the
patient's or resident's admission and places a copy of the query in the
patient's or resident's medical records during the duration of the patient's
stay at the facility;
2.
As part of the patient's hospice or end-of-life treatment;
3.
For the treatment of pain associated with cancer or with the treatment of
cancer;
4.
In a single dose to relieve the anxiety, pain, or discomfort experienced
by a patient submitting to a diagnostic test or procedure;
5.
Within seven (7) days of an initial prescribing or dispensing under
subsection (1) of this section if the prescribing or dispensing:
a.
b.
c.
(e)
(f)
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(a)
(b)
Is done as a substitute for the initial prescribing or dispensing;
Cancels any refills for the initial prescription; and
Requires the patient to dispose of any remaining unconsumed
medication;
6.
Within ninety (90) days of an initial prescribing or dispensing under
subsection (1) of this section if the prescribing or dispensing is done by
another practitioner in the same practice or in an existing coverage
arrangement, if done for the same patient for the same medical
condition; or
7.
To a research subject enrolled in a research protocol approved by an
institutional review board that has an active federalwide assurance
number from the United States Department of Health and Human
Services, Office for Human Research Protections, where the research
involves single, double, or triple blind drug administration or is
additionally covered by a certificate of confidentiality from the National
Institutes of Health;
The prescribing of a Schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance by a licensed
optometrist to a patient in accordance with the provisions of KRS 320.240; or
The prescribing of a three (3) day supply of a Schedule III controlled
substance following the performance of oral surgery by a dentist licensed
pursuant to KRS Chapter 313.
A state licensing board promulgating administrative regulations under KRS
218A.205(3) may promulgate an administrative regulation authorizing
exemptions supplemental or in addition to those specified in subsection (4) of
this section. Prior to exercising this authority, the board shall:
1.
Notify the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy that it is considering
a proposal to promulgate an administrative regulation authorizing
exemptions supplemental or in addition to those specified in subsection
(4) of this section and invite the office to participate in the board
meeting at which the proposal will be considered;
2.
Make a factual finding based on expert testimony as well as evidence or
research submitted to the board that the exemption demonstrates a low
risk of diversion or abuse and is supported by the dictates of good
medical practice; and
3.
Submit a report to the Governor and the Legislative Research
Commission of its actions, including a detailed explanation of the
factual and policy basis underlying the board's action. A copy of this
report shall be provided to the regulations compiler.
Within one (1) working day of promulgating an administrative regulation
authorizing an exemption under this section, the promulgating board shall email to the Kentucky Office of Drug Control Policy:
1.
A copy of the administrative regulation as filed, and all attachments
required by KRS 13A.230(1); and
2.
A request from the board that the office review the administrative
regulation in the same manner as would the Commission on Small
Business Advocacy under KRS 11.202(1)(e), and submit its report or
comments in accordance with the deadline established in KRS
13A.270(1)(c). A copy of the report or comments shall be filed with the
regulations compiler.
Effective: March 4, 2013
History: Amended 2013 Ky. Acts ch. 2, sec. 1, effective March 4, 2013. -- Created
2012 (1st Extra. Sess.) Ky. Acts ch. 1, sec. 3, effective July 20, 2012.
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