Intervention Code DQ

A pharmacy dispenses a first fill of a new chemical entity as an interim supply to last until the patient's next scheduled compliance package is prepared.

  • The pharmacist must ensure that their pharmacy has not dispensed the chemical entity to the patient in the last 14 months by checking claim records and the PharmaNet profile.
  • A change in strength, formulation and/or brand of a chemical entity already included on the patient’s PharmaNet profile does NOT constitute a first fill of a new chemical entity.
  • The first fill of the new chemical entity must be adjudicated at least one day before the dispensing of the next compliance package.
  • No response codes will be returned from PharmaNet

To enter the DQ intervention code, do the following:

  1. Open the incomplete prescription in Rx Detail.
  2. Select the Third Party tab.
  3. Select the Add button
  4. Enter DQ in the Intervention Code field.
  5. Continue filling the prescription as usual.

Audits

Use of the intervention code DQ is subject to audit. PharmaCare requires pharmacists to document the reason for the use of this intervention code in a manner accessible for audit purposes. For example, you may wish to add a notation to the File Hard Copy.