Pharmacies and More Pharmacies Jeffery D. Evans, Pharm.D. Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice
Objectives At the end of this presentation, the student will be able to: Apply the chapters of the LAC covered today to their current and future pharmacy practices
Chapter 11 Subchapter A. General Requirements 1101 Pharmacy Renewal date 12-31-XXXX 1103 Prescription Department Requirements Size requirements 300 feet2 24 feet2 of counter space 30 inches between shelves 1105. Pharmacists-in-Charge Are responsible for everything Even if they are not around
Chapter 11, A 1107. Pharmacy Operation Pharmacist shall be on duty all times (see 1109) 1109. Pharmacist Temporary Absence Must be on site < 30 minutes, <60 minutes total in twelve hours Cert tech or intern present < 5 minutes, does not count. 1111. Pharmacist Absence Off site PRESCRIPTION DEPARTMENT CLOSED 1113. Mechanical Drug Dispensing Devices Another name for a pharmacist, just kidding
Chapter 11, A 1115. Advertising Prohibited words No prescription forms** No advertising of Cs 1117. Centralized Prescription Processing
Chapter 11 Subchapter B. Pharmacy Records 1119. Availability and inspection 72 hours 1121. General Record Keeping Two years retention 1123. Records Similar to CDSs Daily backups Digital Images?
Chapter 11,B 1125. Security 1127. Register 1129. Confidentiality Must be signed each day by each pharmacist 1129. Confidentiality
Chapter 11, C Subchapter C. Pharmacy Opening, Closing, Change of Ownership and Change of Location Procedures 1131. Pharmacy Opening Procedures Application due 30 days prior to opening 1133. Pharmacy Closing Procedures Notify public > 10 days Notify board > 10 days Note disposal of drugs
Chapter 11, C 1135. Pharmacy Change of Ownership Procedures Similar rules to the CDS stuff 1137. Pharmacy Change of Location Procedures Notification stuff
Chapter 11, D Subchapter D. Off-site Services 1139 Definitions One of the newest sections 1139 Definitions 1141. Centralized Prescription Dispensing 1143. Remote Processing of Medical Orders or Prescription Drug Orders