OAR 855-115-0140: Drug Utilization Review (DUR)

(1) A Pharmacist must complete a drug utilization review (DUR) by reviewing the patient record prior to dispensing each prescription drug or device for the purpose of identifying the following: (a) Over-utilization or under-utilization; (b) Therapeutic duplication; (c) Drug-disease contraindications; (d) Drug-drug interactions; (e) Incorrect drug dosage or formulation; (f) Inappropriate duration of treatment; (g) Drug-allergy interactions; and (h) Drug abuse or misuse. (2) Upon recognizing a concern with any of the items in (1)(a)-(h), the Pharmacist must take steps to mitigate or resolve the problem and document the steps taken and outcome.