S.D. Admin. R. 20:51:06:02.01

Current through Register Vol. 50, page 162, June 24, 2024

Section 20:51:06:02.01 - Pharmacist-in-charge - Defined, duties

An application for a permit to conduct a pharmacy as specified in § 20:51:06:02 must indicate the pharmacist-in-charge. For purposes of this section, the term "pharmacist-in-charge," means a pharmacist manager or pharmacist permittee licensed in this state who has been designated by the pharmacy owner.

The pharmacist-in-charge must:

(1) Be employed or under contract for pharmacy services at the pharmacy;

(2) Establish policy and procedure for the pharmacy;

(3) Supervise all pharmacy employees;

(4) Establish recordkeeping systems for the purchase, safekeeping, storage, compounding, sale, and return of drugs; and

(5) Establish, implement, and document an ongoing quality assurance program in order to maintain and improve facilities, equipment, personnel performance, and the provision of patient care.

The pharmacist-in-charge shall notify the board immediately upon termination of employment. A new pharmacist-in-charge must be designated by the pharmacy owner within ten working days after the termination date.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:51:06:02.01

26 SDR 92, effective 1/6/2000; 50 SDR 138, effective 6/2/2024

General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11(1)(3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11-32.