Section 64B16-28.120 - All Permits - Storage of Legend Drugs; Prepackaging(1) All medicinal drugs or drug preparations as defined by Section 465.003(8), F.S., shall be stored: (a) Within the confines of the prescription department of a community pharmacy permittee as defined in Section 465.018, F.S.(b) In a Class II Institutional pharmacy as defined by Section 465.019(2)(b), F.S., within the confines of the pharmacy provided, however, that those medicinal drugs established by the consultant pharmacist as supportive to treatment procedures such as medical drugs, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, etc., may be permitted to be stored in those areas where such treatment is conducted consistent with proper control procedures as provided by the policy and procedure manual of the pharmacy.(2) All medicinal drugs or drug preparations as defined in Section 465.003(8), F.S., within Class I Institutional permittees as defined in Section 465.019(2)(a), F.S., and Special ALF Permit Rule 64B16-28.870, F.A.C., shall:(a) Be administered from individual prescription containers to the individual patient; and,(3) Prepackaging of medication, whether a part of a unit dose system or a part of a multiple dose drug distribution system in an extended care facility or hospital holding a valid Class II Institutional pharmacy permit, must be done in accordance with procedures set up by the consultant pharmacist of record in the policy and procedure manual; and in the case of a pharmacy holding a valid community pharmacy permit must be done in accordance with procedures set up by the prescription department manager.(4) Medicinal drugs and proprietary preparations as identified above that are stored in treatment areas must be accessible only to licensed staff (pharmacists, nurses, physicians, advanced registered nurse practitioners, physician assistants, respiratory and physical therapist, radiology technicians and registered pharmacy technicians, etc.) in accordance with their license, practice act, or to other personnel specifically authorized by the institution.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 64B16-28.120
Rulemaking Authority 465.005, 465.022 FS. Law Implemented 435.019(2), 465.003(7), 465.022 FS.
New 9-18-84, Formerly 21S-1.44, 21S-1.044, Amended 7-31-91, Formerly 21S-28.120, 61F10-28.120, 59X-28.120, Amended 2-8-07, 8-16-10, Amended by Florida Register Volume 49, Number 234, December 5, 2023 effective 12/18/2023.New 9-18-84, Formerly 21S-1.44, 21S-1.044, Amended 7-31-91, Formerly 21S-28.120, 61F10-28.120, 59X-28.120, Amended 2-8-07, 8-16-10, 12-18-23.