Utah Medical Licensing Board Challenges AI Prescription Refill Pilot
The Utah Medical Licensing Board is urging the state to halt a pilot program by Doctronic, an AI-powered system for prescription medication refills. The program, which allows Utah residents to renew prescriptions through an AI agent, has raised concerns about patient safety. The board argues that prescription refills require clinical decision-making to adjust doses and monitor for side effects, tasks traditionally reserved for licensed medical practitioners. The board was not consulted before the program's implementation, leading to concerns about the potential risks to patient safety. 
