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Pharmacy Policies
The outpatient pharmacy policies which govern the prescribing and dispensing of medications are recommended by the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and approved by the Hospital Commander. Although prescription policies may sometimes appear unreasonable or arbitrary, they are actually intended to provide uninterrupted availability of medication, and ensure that they are used in accordance with professional practice standards, Army Regulations and Federal Law. Accordingly, patients can expect pharmacy policies to be applied with uniformity and consistency by the pharmacy staff with the intent of providing the best service possible. Eligibility Patients are required to show their military ID cards to verify eligibility for care and to ensure that medications are dispensed to the correct patient. Another person can act as your agent to drop off or pick up prescriptions. They must have your ID card to transact your business. Prescribing and Dispensing of Medications The outpatient pharmacy will process all valid prescriptions*
provided the medication is on our formulary. Generic Substitution This facility follows a policy of generic equivalent substitution. Prescriptions written for trade name drugs will be filled with either that trade name or a generic equivalent. Non-Controlled Medication Prescriptions may be written for a maximum 90 day supply with three refills. A prescription written for a 60 day supply and five refills or a 30 day supply and eleven refills is also acceptable. Controlled Substance Medications Schedule II controlled substances can be filled for a maximum of 30 days and no refills. Stimulants for attention deficit disorder may be filled for a three month supply but prescription must state the diagnosis. Schedule III-V controlled substances; some prescription may be with refills. Call Pharmacy for more information. Civilian Prescriptions Civilian prescriptions, for authorized personnel, are honored at the PX pharmacy subject to the following conditions.
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Pharmacy Division General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital 126 Missouri Ave, Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 65473 | Phone (573) 596-0515 | FAX (573) 596-0405 For comments or suggestions : contact us The webmaster will forward your comment. |