Section Phar 7.43 - Remote dispensing(1) In this section, "supervising pharmacist" means a Wisconsin licensed pharmacist, appointed by the managing pharmacist, who is responsible for the remote dispensing and compliance with this section(2) LOCATION. A pharmacist or a person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03(1) (f), (g), or (i), Stats., may dispense at any of the locations under s. 450.062(1) to (4), Stats.(3) TITLE. No person may use or display the title "pharmacy", "drugstore," "apothecary," or any other title, symbol or insignia having the same or similar meanings in connection with remote dispensing.(4) REQUIREMENTS. (a) A remote dispensing location shall display a sign, easily viewable by customers, that states all of the following: 1. Prescriptions may be filled at this location.2. This remote dispensing location is being supervised by a pharmacist located at all of the following: c. Telephone of pharmacy.3. Patient has a right to pharmacist consultation and information on how to file a complaint to the board.(b) Remote dispensing may not occur if the supervising pharmacy is closed.(c) A prescribed drug or device may not be dispensed in the absence of the ability of a patient and pharmacist's delegate to communicate with a pharmacist.(d) Remote dispensing locations shall have a centrally monitored alarm. For all after hour entries, the personnel entering the location shall record their name, and the date, time and purpose for entering the site in a log. All logs shall be retained for a minimum of 5 years.(5) Dispensing requirements. Remote dispensing shall comply with all of the following: (a) Visually inspecting all prescription orders, labels and dispensed product.(b) Labeling requirements under s. Phar 7.05. The prescription label shall contain the name and address of the supervising pharmacy as the licensed facility from which the prescribed drug or device was dispensed.(c) Final check under s. Phar 7.07.(d) Federal law if dispensing controlled substances.(6) Responsibilities of managing pharmacist or supervising pharmacist. (a) The managing pharmacist of the supervising pharmacy or the supervising pharmacist shall do all of the following:1. Have written policies and procedures for system operation, safety, security, accuracy and access.2. Implement an on-going quality assurance program that monitors performance that includes the number of prescriptions dispensed per month, number of medication errors documented, loss or diversion, and documentation of remedial training to prevent future errors.3. Visit the remote dispensing location at least monthly to confirm delivery status of all drugs, to ensure written policies and procedures are being followed, and to ensure that remote dispensing personnel comply with all federal and state laws regulating the practice of pharmacy.4. Retain documentation of the visits at the remote dispensing location for a minimum of 5 years.5. Documentation indicating accepting responsibility for compliance with this section, signed and dated by both the managing pharmacist and supervising pharmacist, indicating the name of the supervising pharmacist, and the dates the supervision responsibilities begin and end.(b) The managing pharmacist at the supervising pharmacy or supervising pharmacist is responsible for all remote dispensing connected to the supervising pharmacy.(7) Delegate requirements. A person engaged in the practice of pharmacy under s. 450.03(1) (f), (g), or (i), Stats., shall meet the following requirements to remote dispense:(a) Be 18 years of age or older.(b) Be a high school graduate or have equivalent education.(c) Have completed 1500 hours of work as a pharmacist delegate within the 3 years prior to engaging in remote dispensing or completed an accredited pharmacy technician training program.Wis. Admin. Code Pharmacy Examining Board § Phar 7.43
Adopted by, CR 19-145: cr. Register December 2020 No. 780, eff. 1-1-21; correction in (2), (4) (a) 1. made under s. 35.17, Stats., Register December 2020 No. 780, eff. 1/1/2021