Section 175-8-003 - LICENSING REQUIREMENTSAn applicant for an initial license must submit a completed application provided by the Department and documentation that the applicant meets the requirements set in statute and this chapter.
003.01PROVISIONAL PHARMACY LICENSE. To obtain a provisional pharmacy license, an applicant must substantially meet the requirements in the Health Care Facility Licensure Act and sections 175 NAC 8-006 through 175 NAC 8-008 of this chapter. A license will be issued after a satisfactory initial inspection is completed.003.02RENEWAL. All pharmacy licenses expire annually on July 1. To renew a license an applicant for a renewal license must submit a complete application provided by the Department and documentation that the applicant meets the requirements in statute and in this chapter.003.03PERMANENTLY CLOSING A PHARMACY. When a licensee discontinues providing pharmacy services, the Department must be notified in writing within 15 days of the services being discontinued in the pharmacy. The notice must include the following information: (1) The sale or other disposition of legend drug, device, or biological inventory,(2) The sale or other disposition of controlled substances and controlled substances invoices and inventory records, and(3) The location of all patient records including prescription files.003.03(A)RETURN OF DOCUMENTS AND FORMS. Upon permanent closure of the pharmacy, the licensee must return the pharmacy license to the Department and may return the following to the Department to be forwarded to the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA): (i) The pharmacy's Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration, if any; and(ii) All unused Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Forms for the pharmacy, if any.003.03(B)PATIENT NOTIFICATION. When the permanent closing of a pharmacy is anticipated, the licensee is responsible for notifying patients of that pharmacy at least 15 days prior to the permanent closing that they will need to seek service elsewhere. The notification can be accomplished through: (i) Advertisement in a newspaper appropriate to the location of the pharmacy;(ii) Written notice to patients of the pharmacy; or(iii) Other such notice as is appropriate.003.04REINSTATEMENT. Unless otherwise stated, a request for reinstatement must submit complete application provided by the Department and meet the requirements of Neb. Rev. Stat. § 71-433, 71-456, and 175 NAC 8. 003.04(A)REINSTATEMENT PRIOR TO THE COMPLETION OF PROBATION. A licensee may petition for reinstatement prior to the completion of probation or suspension and must submit a complete petition form provided by the Department:175 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 8, § 003
Amended effective 11/3/2020