Section 12 AAC 52.200 - Pharmacist-in-charge(a) The responsibilities of the pharmacist-in-charge include (1) obtaining an Alaska pharmacist license before the facility's licensure in the state;(2) compliance with all laws and regulations governing the activities of the pharmacy;(3) training of all pharmacy personnel;(4) ensuring adequate policies and procedures are in place for pharmacy operations;(5) maintaining required records;(6) storage of all materials, including drugs and chemicals;(7) ensuring effective controls against theft or diversion of prescription drugs; and(8) maintaining an active pharmacist license in the jurisdiction where the facility is physically located.(b) A pharmacist designated to replace the pharmacist-in-charge of a licensed pharmacy shall notify the board not later than 30 days after that designation. A pharmacist who is not already licensed in the state shall apply for a pharmacist license not later than 30 days after the designation to replace the pharmacist-in-charge.(c) Notwithstanding 12 AAC 52.425(a), a pharmacist may not serve as a pharmacist-in-charge unless the pharmacist is physically present in the pharmacy for a sufficient amount of time to provide supervision and control.(d) A pharmacist may not serve as pharmacist-in-charge for more than one pharmacy at any one time except upon obtaining written permission from the board.Eff. 1/16/98, Register 145; am 2/26/2000, Register 153; am 2/15/2006, Register 177; am 6/29/2018, Register 226, July 2018; am 12/28/2022, Register 244, January 2023; am 7/15/2023, Register 247, October 2023; am 1/19/2024, Register 249, April 2024Authority:AS 08.80.005
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