La. Admin. Code tit. 48 § I-9829

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024

Section I-9829 - Labeling

A. All drug and biological containers shall be properly labeled by a licensed pharmacist following the guidelines established by the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy.

B. The label on prepackaged (unit dose) containers shall follow the established guidelines of the Louisiana State Board of Pharmacy.

C. Over-the-counter (nonprescription) medications and biologicals, may be purchased in bulk packaging and shall be plainly labeled with the medication name and strength and any additional information in accordance with the nursing home's policies and procedures. Over-the-counter medications specifically purchased for a resident shall be labeled as previously stipulated to include the resident's name. The manufacturer's labeling information shall be present in the absence of prescription labeling.

D. The nursing home shall develop procedures to assure proper labeling for medications provided a resident for a temporary absence.

E. The nursing home shall have a procedure for the proper identification and labeling of medication brought into the nursing home from an outside source.

La. Admin. Code tit. 48, § I-9829

Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Health Services Financing, LR 24:59 (January 1998).

AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 40:2009.1-2116.4.