S.D. Admin. R. 20:51:15:15

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

Section 20:51:15:15 - Pharmacist controls emergency drugs in health care facilities

A pharmacist of a registered pharmacy in a health care facility may provide, upon written request of the health care facility's prescribers, a defined supply of legend drugs in an emergency drug kit or crash cart. The emergency drugs must meet the immediate therapeutic needs of a patient to prevent harm to the patient due to a delay in obtaining such drugs from the pharmacy. The emergency drugs must remain the property of the registered pharmacy and must be stored on-site in a suitable, controlled location in the health care facility. The emergency drug supplies are governed by the following requirements:

(1) The facility's registered pharmacist controls the emergency drugs contained in an emergency kit or crash cart;

(2) Drug quantities are limited, properly labeled, and supplied in single dose packaging, if possible;

(3) All legend drugs used for an emergency must be identified for replacement by a pharmacist; and

(4) The pharmacy staff shall restock the contents of the emergency drug supply after each reported use or at least monthly.

S.D. Admin. R. 20:51:15:15

SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective 7/1/1986; 26 SDR 92, effective 1/6/2000; 50 SDR 138, effective 6/2/2024

General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11(1)(4).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11-2.2, 36-11-33, 36-11-34.