Section 172-120-009 - DISPENSING MEDICATED CONTACT LENSESPrior to dispensing a contact lens containing a pharmaceutical agent, the optometrist must assure that a legible prescription label is affixed to the container. Such prescription label shall contain the following information:
(A) Name, address, and telephone number of the doctor's office;(B) Serial number of the prescription;(C) Name of the pharmaceutical agent contained in the contact lens;(D) Strength of the pharmaceutical agent contained in the contact lens, if applicable;(F) Quantity of contact lens containing a pharmaceutical agent in the container;(G) Any cautionary statements contained in the prescription;(I) Name of the prescriber; and(J) Dosage form of the pharmaceutical agent. 009.01STORAGE OF CONTACT LENSES WITH A PHARMACEUTICAL AGENT. The optometrist shall provide equipment for the storage of contact lenses containing a pharmaceutical agent in a manner that meets the manufacturer's labeled requirements or in the absence of manufacturer's requirements in accordance with those listed in this chapter . (A) Those requiring a freezer must be stored between -4 and +14 degrees Fahrenheit ;(B) Those requiring refrigeration must be stored between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit ;(C) Those requiring storage in a cool place must be stored between 46 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit, or under refrigeration, between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit, unless otherwise specified and; (i) For drugs, devices, or biologicals requiring a storage temp under -4 degrees Fahrenheit the temperature of the storage location must be within plus or minus 10 degrees;(D) Those requiring storage at controlled room temperature must be stored between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit ;(E) Other labeled storage instruction for contact lenses containing a pharmaceutical agent must be followed.(F) Contact lenses containing a pharmaceutical agent stored in refrigerator must be kept in a compartment separate from staff food or beverages.172 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 120, § 009
Amended effective 3/21/2022