Wyoming Administrative Code
Agency 048 - Health, Department of
Sub-Agency 0043 - Prescription Drug Assistance Program
Chapter 3 - PRESCRIPTION DRUG CONSUMER INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Section 3-4 - Definitions
Current through September 21, 2024
The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this rule. Where the context in which words are used in this rule indicates that such is the intent, words in the singular number shall include the plural and vice versa. Throughout this rule gender pronouns are used interchangeably, except where the context dictates otherwise. The drafters have attempted to utilize each gender pronoun in equal numbers in distribution. Words in each gender shall include individuals of the other gender.
(a) "Application." The form, specified by the Department, on which a client indicates in writing the desire to receive a consultation.
(b) "Client." An individual on whose behalf an application for consultation by the Program has been submitted.
(c) "Client Fee." A charge to a client for receiving consultation services.
(d) "Client Representative." A person who is authorized to submit an application on behalf of someone else; i.e., a spouse, parent, child, guardian, or someone with Power of Attorney.
(e) "Consultation." Review of client information by a Wyoming licensed Pharmacist contracted with the State of Wyoming, including a face- to- face or verbal interaction with client or their client representative.
(f) "Department." The Wyoming Department of Health, its agent, designee, or successor.
(g) "HIPAA." Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, Title II. Provides standards for patient health, administrative and financial data interchange and governs the privacy and security of health information records and transactions.
(h) "Participating Pharmacist." Pharmacist who has contracted with the Department of Health to perform consultations for the Prescription Drugs Technical Assistance Program.
(i) "Physician." A person licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy by the Wyoming State Board of Medical Examiners.
(j) "Pharmacist." Any pharmacist defined by W.S. § 33-24-118, licensed by the Wyoming Board of Pharmacy to prepare and dispense drugs, and contracted with the Department.
(k) "Prescribing Healthcare Professional." Anyone licensed and authorized to prescribe in the State of Wyoming.
(l) "Prescription." An order for medication which is dispensed to or for an ultimate user, but does not include an order for medication which is dispensed for immediate administration to the ultimate user.
(m) "Resident." A person, who resides in the State of Wyoming, and who is a legal citizen of the United States of America.
