02-392-5 Me. Code R. § 37-5
This section applies to a self-standing sterile compounding pharmacy or a sterile compounding pharmacy at the same location as a general retail pharmacy. This section does not apply to a sterile compounding pharmacy at the same location as a closed-shop pharmacy.
During the absence of a pharmacist or pharmacy technician from the prescription filling area, the prescription filling area shall be secured with a barrier that extends from the floor or counter to the ceiling. The barrier must be constructed of a material of sufficient strength so that the barrier cannot be readily removed, penetrated or bent. If the barrier is constructed of non-solid material, any openings or interstices must be small enough to prevent the removal, by any means, of items from the prescription filling area. If, in addition, there is no authorized person in the prescription filling area, the barrier shall also be locked. The retail pharmacy and pharmacist in charge shall ensure that only a pharmacist or authorized person possesses or has access to the key, combination or activation code to the lock.
As an alternative to the barrier described in the preceding paragraph, the sterile compounding pharmacy may be protected by a restricted admission protocol such as a locked, secured door which is only opened for customers and visitors on an individual basis.
02-392 C.M.R. ch. 5, § 37-5