A. As used in this Subchapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.
Centralized Prescription Dispensing- the fulfillment by one permitted pharmacy of a request from another permitted pharmacy to fill or refill a prescription drug order.
On-Site Pharmacy- a permitted pharmacy which utilizes centralized prescription dispensing services from a remote dispenser or remote processing services from a remote processor.
Remote Dispenser- a Louisiana permitted pharmacy which provides centralized prescription dispensing services for another permitted pharmacy in Louisiana.
Remote Processing Services- the processing of a medical order or prescription drug order by one permitted pharmacy on behalf of another permitted pharmacy, including:
a. receipt, interpretation, or clarification of an order;
b. data entry and information transfer;
c. interpretation of clinical data;
d. performance of drug utilization review; and
e. provision of drug information concerning a patient's drug therapy; provided, however, that remote processing does not include the physical preparation or physical transfer of drugs.
Remote Processor-a Louisiana-permitted pharmacy which provides remote processing services for another permitted pharmacy in Louisiana.
La. Admin. Code tit. 46, § LIII-1139