SECTION 535:15-6-9. Emergency room pre-packaged medications formulary  


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  • (a)   Each hospital drug room may choose the medicines to be included in their emergency room (ER) pre-packaged medications formulary within the requirements and limits listed below. This formulary shall be included within the policies and procedures of the hospital drug room. These pre-packaged medications shall be administered only as allowed in 535:15-6-8 for a maximum of a 72-hour supply.
    (b)   Type of Medication defined or parameters for choice [Limits]
    (1)   Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS):
    (A)   Codeine/acetaminophen combination [one]
    (B)   Tramadol [one]
    (C)   Codeine containing antitussive preparation [one]
    (2)   ACE inhibitor: per ER formulary [two]
    (3)   Anti-nausea: per ER formulary [two]
    (4)   Anti-viral: per ER formulary [two]
    (5)   Anti-coagulant: per ER formulary [two]
    (6)   Antihistamine: per ER formulary [two]
    (7)   Anti-hypertensive: per ER formulary [three]
    (8)   Antimicrobial: per ER formulary [unlimited]
    (9)   Asthma: per ER formulary [one]
    (10)   Beta blocker: per ER formulary [two]
    (11)   Diuretic: per ER formulary [two]
    (12)   Ear: antibiotic/steroid or antibiotic/ steroid/pain combination
    (13)   Eye: antibiotic or antibiotic/steroid combination
    (14)   Miscellaneous:
    (A)   terbutaline
    (B)   oral contrast media
    (15)   Muscle relaxant: per ER formulary [two non-CDS]
    (16)   Pain: per ER formulary [two non-CDS]
    (17)   Proton pump inhibitor per ER formulary [one]
    (18)   Steroid: per ER formulary [three]
[Source: Added at 20 Ok Reg 2479, eff 1-1-04; Amended at 24 Ok Reg 2257, eff 7-1-07; Amended at 29 Ok Reg 1641, eff 7-12-12; Amended at 32 Ok Reg 1229, eff 8-27-15]