450.09(7m)(a)
(a) The prescription drug was never in the possession of the patient to whom it was originally prescribed.
450.09(7m)(b)
(b) The prescription drug is returned in its original container.
450.09(7m)(c)
(c) A pharmacist determines that the prescription drug has not been adulterated or misbranded.
450.09(8)
(8)
Penalties. Any person who violates this section may be assessed a forfeiture of not less than $25 nor more than $50 for each separate offense. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
450.09 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
Phar 7, Wis. adm. code.
450.095
450.095
Duty to dispense contraceptives. 450.095(1)(a)
(a) “Contraceptive drug or device" means any drug or device approved by the federal food and drug administration that is used to prevent pregnancy, including a contraceptive drug or device restricted to distribution by a pharmacy.
450.095(1)(b)
(b) “Without delay" means within the usual and customary time frame reasonably expected at a pharmacy for dispensing or distributing a prescription that is not a contraceptive drug or device.
450.095(2)
(2) Unless one or more of the following applies, a pharmacy shall dispense lawfully prescribed contraceptive drugs and devices and shall deliver contraceptive drugs and devices restricted to distribution by a pharmacy to a patient without delay:
450.095(2)(a)
(a) The prescription contains an obvious or known error or contains inadequate instructions.
450.095(2)(b)
(b) The prescription is contraindicated for the patient, is incompatible with another drug or device prescribed for the patient, or is prohibited by state or federal law.
450.095(3)
(3) Any person who violates this section may be required to forfeit not less than $250 nor more than $2,500 for each violation.
450.095(4)
(4) Nothing in this section may be construed to abrogate a pharmacist's legal and ethical obligations to comply with the laws of this state.
450.095 History
History: 2009 a. 28,
276.
450.10
450.10
Disciplinary proceedings; immunity; orders. 450.10(1)(a)
(a) In this subsection, “unprofessional conduct" includes any of the following, but does not include the dispensing of an antimicrobial drug for expedited partner therapy as described in s.
450.11 (1g) or the delivery of an opioid antagonist as described in s.
450.11 (1i):
450.10(1)(a)1.
1. Making any materially false statement or giving any materially false information in connection with an application for a license or registration or for renewal or reinstatement of a license or registration.
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NOTE: Subd. 1. is shown as amended eff. 1-1-23 by
2021 Wis. Act 100. Prior to 1-1-23 it reads:
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1. Making any materially false statement or giving any materially false information in connection with an application for a license or for renewal or reinstatement of a license.
450.10(1)(a)2.
2. Violating this chapter or, subject to s.
961.38 (4r), ch.
961 or any federal or state statute or rule which substantially relates to the practice of the licensee or registrant.
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NOTE: Subd. 2. is shown as amended eff. 1-1-23 by
2021 Wis. Act 100. Prior to 1-1-23 it reads:
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2. Violating this chapter or, subject to s. 961.38 (4r), ch. 961 or any federal or state statute or rule which substantially relates to the practice of the licensee.
450.10(1)(a)3.
3. Engaging in the practice of pharmacy or practicing as a pharmacy technician while the person's ability to practice is impaired by alcohol or other drugs or physical or mental disability or disease.
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NOTE: Subd. 3. is shown as amended eff. 1-1-23 by
2021 Wis. Act 100. Prior to 1-1-23 it reads:
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3. Practicing pharmacy while the person's ability to practice is impaired by alcohol or other drugs or physical or mental disability or disease.
450.10(1)(a)4.
4. Engaging in false, misleading or deceptive advertising.
450.10(1)(a)5.
5. Making a substantial misrepresentation in the course of practice which is relied upon by another person.
450.10(1)(a)6.
6. Engaging in conduct in the practice of the licensee or registrant that evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.
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NOTE: Subd. 6. is shown as amended eff. 1-1-23 by
2021 Wis. Act 100. Prior to 1-1-23 it reads:
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6. Engaging in conduct in the practice of the licensee which evidences a lack of knowledge or ability to apply professional principles or skills.
450.10(1)(a)7.
7. Obtaining or attempting to obtain compensation by fraud or deceit.
450.10(1)(b)
(b) Subject to subch.
II of ch. 111 and the rules adopted under s.
440.03 (1), the board may reprimand the licensee or registrant or deny, revoke, suspend, or limit the license or registration or any combination thereof of any person licensed under this chapter who has:
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NOTE: Par. (b) (intro.) is shown as amended eff. 1-1-23 by
2021 Wis. Act 100. Prior to 1-1-23 it reads:
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(b) Subject to subch. II of ch. 111 and the rules adopted under s. 440.03 (1), the board may reprimand the licensee or deny, revoke, suspend or limit the license or any combination thereof of any person licensed under this chapter who has:
450.10(1)(b)3.
3. Been found guilty of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of the licensee or registrant.
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NOTE: Subd. 3. is shown as amended eff. 1-1-23 by
2021 Wis. Act 100. Prior to 1-1-23 it reads:
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3. Been found guilty of an offense the circumstances of which substantially relate to the practice of the licensee.
450.10(2)
(2) In addition to or in lieu of a reprimand or denial, limitation, suspension, or revocation of a license or registration under sub.
(1), the board may, for the violations enumerated under sub.
(1), assess a forfeiture of not more than $1,000 for each separate offense. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
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NOTE: Sub. (2) is shown as amended eff. 1-1-23 by
2021 Wis. Act 100. Prior to 1-1-23 it reads:
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(2) In addition to or in lieu of a reprimand or denial, limitation, suspension or revocation of a license under sub. (1), the board may, for the violations enumerated under sub. (1), assess a forfeiture of not more than $1,000 for each separate offense. Each day of violation constitutes a separate offense.
450.10(3)(a)(a) In this subsection, “health care professional" means any of the following:
450.10(3)(a)1.
1. A pharmacist or pharmacy technician licensed or registered under this chapter.
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NOTE: Subd. 1. is shown as amended eff. 1-1-23 by
2021 Wis. Act 100. Prior to 1-1-23 it reads:
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1. A pharmacist licensed under this chapter.
450.10(3)(a)5.
5. A physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, or genetic counselor licensed under ch.
448, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who holds a compact privilege under subch.
XI of ch. 448, or an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who holds a compact privilege under subch.
XII of ch. 448.
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NOTE: Subd. 5. is shown as affected eff. 5-1-23 by
2021 Wis. Acts 23 and
251 and as merged by the legislative reference bureau under s. 13.92 (2) (i). The cross-reference to subch. XI of ch. 448 was changed from subch. X of ch. 448 and the cross-reference to subch. XII of ch. 448 was changed from subch. XI of ch. 448 by the legislative reference bureau under s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2. to reflect the renumbering under s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2. of subchs. X and XI of ch. 448. Prior to 5-1-23, as affected by
2021 Wis. Acts 23 and
123 and as merged by the legislative reference bureau under s. 13.92 (2) (i), subd. 5. reads:
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5. A physician, physician assistant, podiatrist, physical therapist, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapist, or occupational therapy assistant licensed under ch. 448, a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who holds a compact privilege under subch. XI of ch. 448, or an occupational therapist or occupational therapy assistant who holds a compact privilege under subch. XII of ch. 448.
450.10(3)(a)9.
9. A psychologist who is licensed under ch.
455, who is exercising the temporary authorization to practice, as defined in s.
455.50 (2) (o), in this state, or who is practicing under the authority to practice interjurisdictional telepsychology, as defined in s.
455.50 (2) (b).
450.10(3)(a)10.
10. A social worker, marriage and family therapist, or professional counselor certified or licensed under ch.
457.
450.10(3)(a)11.
11. A speech-language pathologist or audiologist licensed under subch.
II of ch. 459 or a speech and language pathologist licensed by the department of public instruction.
450.10(3)(a)12.
12. A naturopathic doctor or limited-scope naturopathic doctor licensed under ch.
466.
450.10(3)(b)
(b) Any health care professional who in good faith provides another health care professional with information concerning a violation of this chapter or ch.
961 by any person shall be immune from any civil or criminal liability that results from any act or omission in providing such information. In any administrative or court proceeding, the good faith of the health care professional providing such information shall be presumed.
450.10(4)(a)(a) The secretary may, in case of the need for emergency action, issue general and special orders necessary to prevent or correct actions by any pharmacist under this section that would be cause for suspension or revocation of a license.
450.10(4)(b)
(b) Special orders may direct a pharmacist to cease and desist from engaging in particular activities.
450.10 History
History: 1985 a. 146;
1987 a. 264,
399;
1989 a. 31,
316;
1991 a. 39,
160;
1993 a. 222,
443;
1995 a. 27 s.
9145 (1);
1995 a. 448;
1997 a. 27,
67,
75,
175;
1999 a. 9,
32,
180;
2001 a. 70,
80;
2009 a. 280;
2013 a. 200;
2015 a. 55;
2019 a. 100;
2021 a. 23 s.
71;
2021 a. 100,
123,
130,
131,
251; s. 13.92 (1) (bm) 2.; s. 13.92 (2) (i).
450.10 Cross-reference
Cross-reference: See also ch.
Phar 10, Wis. adm. code.
450.11
450.11
Prescription drugs and prescription devices. 450.11(1)(1)
Dispensing. Except as provided in sub.
(1i) (b) 2., no person may dispense any prescribed drug or device except upon the prescription order of a practitioner. All prescription orders shall, except as provided in sub.
(1a), specify the date of issue, the name and address of the practitioner, the name and quantity of the drug product or device prescribed, directions for the use of the drug product or device, the symptom or purpose for which the drug is being prescribed if required under sub.
(4) (a) 8., and, if the order is written by the practitioner, the signature of the practitioner. Except as provided in ss.
118.2925 (3),
255.07 (2),
441.18 (2) (a) 1.,
448.035 (2),
448.037 (2) (a) 1.,
448.9725 (2), and
448.9727 (2) (a) 1. and except for standing orders issued under s.
441.18 (2) (a) 2.,
448.037 (2) (a) 2., or
448.9727 (2) (a) 2., all prescription orders shall also specify the name and address of the patient. A prescription order issued under s.
118.2925 (3) shall specify the name and address of the school. A prescription order issued under s.
255.07 (2) shall specify the name and address of the authorized entity or authorized individual. Any oral prescription order shall be immediately reduced to writing by the pharmacist and filed according to sub.
(2).
450.11(1a)
(1a)
Chart orders. A prescription order entered on the chart or medical record of an inpatient or resident of a health care facility by a practitioner is not required to include the address of the practitioner.
450.11(1b)
(1b)
Identification card required for certain controlled substances. 450.11(1b)(a)1.
1. “Health care facility" means a facility, as defined in s.
647.01 (4); any hospital, nursing home, community-based residential facility, county home, county infirmary, county hospital, county mental health complex, or other place licensed or approved by the department of health services under s.
49.70,
49.71,
49.72,
50.03,
50.032,
50.033,
50.034,
50.35,
51.08, or
51.09; a facility under s.
45.50,
51.05,
51.06,
233.40,
233.41,
233.42, or
252.10; and any other facility identified by the board by rule.
450.11(1b)(a)2.a.
a. An operator's license issued under ch.
343 or under a comparable law of another state.
450.11(1b)(b)
(b) Except as provided under par.
(e), a controlled substance included in schedule II or III of ch.
961 may not be dispensed, and may not be delivered to a representative of the ultimate user, without an identification card belonging to the person to whom the drug is being dispensed or delivered.
450.11(1b)(bm)
(bm) A pharmacist, pharmacy technician, or other person dispensing or delivering a drug shall legibly record the name on each identification card presented under par.
(b) to the pharmacist, pharmacy technician, or other person, and the name of each person to whom a drug is dispensed or delivered subject to par.
(e) 2., and shall maintain that record for a time established by the board by rule or, for a record that is subject to s.
961.385, until the name is delivered to the controlled substances board under s.
961.385, whichever is sooner.
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NOTE: Par. (bm) is shown as amended eff. 1-1-23 by
2021 Wis. Act 100. Prior to 1-1-23 it reads:
