S.D. Admin. R. 44:58:07:09

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 44:58:07:09 - Emergency supplies of controlled substances in long term care facilities

Emergency supplies of controlled substances may be kept in long term care facilities under the following circumstances:

(1) The pharmacist supplying the controlled substances retains ownership and responsibility for the controlled substances, including a monthly physical inventory;

(2) The controlled substances are stored in a manner that allows only those individuals authorized to administer the controlled substance access to them;

(3) The controlled substances are stored in a sealed emergency box or in a separate locked cabinet, with a complete and accurate record kept of the controlled substances in the box or cabinet and their disposition;

(4) The facility notifies the pharmacist within 36 hours after the withdrawal of a Schedule II controlled substance and within 72 hours after the withdrawal of a Schedule III or IV controlled substance and the pharmacist replaces the controlled substance within 72 hours after notification; and

(5) No more than five different controlled substances are stored in the emergency box, which may contain no more than six doses of any Schedule II controlled substance, no more than six doses of any Schedule III or IV injectable controlled substance, and no more than 12 doses of any oral Schedule III or IV controlled substance.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:58:07:09

25 SDR 48, effective 10/1/1998.

General Authority: SDCL 34-20B-41.

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-20B-41.