S.C. Code Regs. § § 61-13.1200.1204

Current through Register Vol. 48, 12, December 27, 2024

Section 61-13.1200.1204 - Pharmacy Services (I)

A. The facility shall maintain a written agreement with a consulting pharmacist to direct, supervise, and be responsible for pharmacy services in the facility in accordance with accepted professional principles and appropriate state, federal, and local laws and regulations.

B. At least once every three (3) months the pharmacist shall:

1. Review the medication profile for each client for potential adverse reactions, allergies, interactions and laboratory modifications. The attending physician shall be advised of recommended changes in the medication regimen, medication therapy duplication, incompatibilities or contraindications;

2. Review medication storage areas and emergency medication kits;

3. Review all medications in the facility for expiration dates and ensure the removal of discontinued or expired medications from use;

4. Verify proper storage of medications and biologicals in the facility and make recommendations concerning the handling, storing, and labeling of medications;

5. Examine the controlled substances records and affirm to the Administrator that this inventory is correct; and

6. Assess the facility's pharmaceutical services to ensure the services have been properly implemented and maintained and submit to the Administrator a written report of each pharmaceutical assessment including recommendations.

C. In addition to the services enumerated in Section 1204.B, the pharmacist shall participate in the formulation of pharmacy service policies and procedures and coordinate pharmacy services.

D. Facilities that maintain stocks of legend medications and biologicals for client use within the facility shall obtain and maintain from the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy a valid, current, non-dispensing drug outlet permit, displayed in a conspicuous place in the facility.

S.C. Code Regs. § 61-13.1200.1204

Added by State Register Volume 40, Issue No. 05, eff. 5/27/2016.