483.45 - Pharmacy Services

F757: Drug Regimen is Free From Unnecessary Drugs

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What this regulation requires

Each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. An unnecessary drug is any drug when used in excessive dose (including duplicate drug therapy); or for excessive duration.

Source: CMS State Operations Manual, Appendix PP | 42 CFR § 483.45

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