S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:08:09

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024
Section 44:73:08:09 - Administration of facility pharmacy

A facility with a full or part-time pharmacy shall have its pharmaceutical service directed by a licensed pharmacist accountable to the administration of the facility.

Only prepackaged or single-dose-unit medications may be removed from the pharmacy when the pharmacist is not available. A medication may be removed by a designated registered nurse or physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner in amounts sufficient only for immediate therapeutic needs. A record of the removal must be made by the designated nurse or the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner removing the medication.

S.D. Admin. R. 44:73:08:09

42 SDR 51, effective 10/13/2015; 51 SDR 053, effective 11/11/2024

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13(9).

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13(9).