DUR alert “drug underutilization” on 1 t.i.d. #90 filled 6 weeks ago â†' next step:

This choice misinterprets the alert's implication. An alert for "drug underutilization" suggests that the patient is not taking enough medication, rather than taking too much. Informing the pharmacist that the patient is taking too many doses would contradict the indication of underutilization and would not address the actual issue.

Refusing to fill the prescription does not provide a solution to the problem of underutilization. This option fails to consider the patient's potential need for the medication and does not engage in communication with the pharmacist about the patient's adherence to the prescribed regimen.

While continuing to fill the prescription may seem straightforward, it does not address the underlying issue highlighted by the DUR alert. Simply refilling without investigating the reason for underutilization does not ensure the patient is using the medication as intended, which could lead to ineffective treatment.