The AI Institute for Gastroenterology

Utah’s AI Regulatory Sandbox: Doctronic Prescription Renewal Pilot

Utah’s Office of Artificial Intelligence Policy has launched a pilot program allowing Doctronic’s AI system to approve renewal requests for select chronic medications. Under the pilot, the approval action itself may occur without a physician directly authorizing each eligible refill, while maintaining physician oversight and escalation pathways.

Key reported parameters of the pilot include:

  • 12-month pilot initiated in October 2025
  • Eligible for 30–90 day refills for medications patients are already taking
  • Controlled substances are excluded
  • Designed to escalate to a clinician when clinical concerns are detected
  • Operates within Utah’s regulatory sandbox framework