Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 36, September 6, 2024
Section 64-33-7 - Participating Pharmacy Qualifications7.1. The patient qualification review board shall review and certify licensed pharmacies for participation in the controlled substances therapeutic research program.7.2. Each licensed pharmacy desiring to participate in the controlled substances therapeutic research program shall apply to the patient qualification review board in a format prescribed by such board.7.3. The patient qualification review board shall limit the certification of pharmacies to those pharmacies that are affiliated with hospitals providing chemotherapy services. Furthermore, such hospital pharmacies shall be open during the regular business hours of the hospital with a registered pharmacist on duty during the hours of such operation.7.4. The hospital pharmacy shall comply with all federal and state laws, rules and regulations relating to the security and dispensing of Schedule I controlled substances. Furthermore, such participating hospital pharmacies shall be inspected by the director of the West Virginia Department of Health or his lawful designee at least annually to insure compliance with applicable security regulations. Furthermore, such participating hospital pharmacies may be inspected by agencies of the federal government as necessary, to insure compliance with security and dispensing regulations.7.5. The patient qualification review board shall issue a certificate of registry to each hospital pharmacy meeting the requirements of these rules and regulations. The patient qualification review board may revoke such certificate of registry for good cause shown. Those affected hospital pharmacies, desiring a public hearing shall do so in the manner prescribed in and by the Rules of Procedure for Contested Case Hearings and Declaratory Rulings, West Virginia Department of Health Procedural Rules, Series 1, 1983. The aforementioned rules of procedure are incorporated herein by reference.