Or. Admin. R. 855-041-4055

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024

Section 855-041-4055 - Home Dialysis - Duties of the Pharmacist

(1) The pharmacist-in-charge must review, at least weekly, the drug outlet operation and perform, at least monthly, quality assurance audits that include the review of prescription orders prior to delivery for accuracy and completeness, and the review of the assembled order with the prescription order prior to delivery for accuracy and completeness.

(2) The pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for the following on an ongoing basis:

(a) Ensure compliance of dialysis distribution operation to all applicable federal and state pharmacy laws and rules;

(b) Ensure valid prescriptions are received for all patient orders by performing periodic assessments of prescription files;

(c) Perform periodic assessments of distribution processes and procedures to ensure quality and compliance;

(d) Provide pharmaceutical care by reviewing all patient profiles and performing drug therapy assessments on those identified as abnormal;

(e) Provide pharmaceutical care by responding on a toll free telephone access to questions received from any patient or health care provider;

(f) Maintain, update and train personnel on policies and procedures specific to home dialysis patient deliveries and pharmacy requirements;

(g) Prepare educational materials for staff members of dialysis clinics as requested;

(h) Prepare and maintain on file monthly reports of activities performed;

(i) Ensure security of the patient record area; and

(j) Maintain a policy and procedure manual for the Drug Outlet operation that must include written protocols for the product delivery system, methods for supervising deliveries to patients, and a quality assurance program with which to monitor the qualifications, training and performance of personnel.

(3) The pharmacist-in-charge must perform an annual inspection of the outlet on a form provided by the Board, and must provide a copy of this inspection to the Board upon request.

Or. Admin. R. 855-041-4055

BP 8-2000, f. & cert. ef. 6-29-00; Renumbered from 855-041-0365, BP 7-2012, f. & cert. ef. 12-17-12; BP 49-2020, minor correction filed 08/06/2020, effective 8/6/2020

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 689.205

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 689.305