S.D. Admin. R. 20:51:29:20
A pharmacist may delegate technical dispensing functions to a pharmacy technician provided the pharmacist is on site supervising the performance of the delegated functions. The pharmacist shall provide and document the final verification for the accuracy, validity, completeness, and appropriateness of the patient's prescription or medication order prior to the delivery of the medication to the patient or the patient's representative.
The physical presence requirement of the pharmacist does not apply when utilizing an automated mechanical distribution device. The technician may place medications into the automated mechanical distribution device that have been checked by the pharmacist. The pharmacist is not required to accompany the technician when placing medications into the automated mechanical distribution device. The automated mechanical distribution device must be capable of printing out a record of medications filled by the technician. The record must be checked and verified by the pharmacist daily.
S.D. Admin. R. 20:51:29:20
General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11(1)(5)(13).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11-2(26), 36-11-44.