P.R. Laws tit. 20, § 410c
(a) Controlled substances.— Pharmacists shall dispense controlled substances defined in §§ 2101 et seq. of Title 24, known as the “Puerto Rico Controlled Substances Act” and the “Federal Controlled Substances Act”, following the criteria and procedures established in said acts and their regulations.
(b) Radioactive medications.— For the dispensation of radioactive medications or radiopharmaceuticals, pharmacists must comply with all Commonwealth and federal requirements concerning the management of radioactive substances. All radiopharmacies shall obtain from the Secretary a special authorization to dispense said medications and meet the criteria and requirements to be established by regulation.
(c) Parenteral medications.— For the composition and dispensation of sterile parenteral medications or any other medications requiring special aseptic techniques, pharmacies shall request and obtain from the Secretary a special authorization for dispensing such medications and meet the requirements to be established by regulation.
(d) Biological products.— For the dispensation or dispatching of biological products, a license shall be requested and obtained from the Secretary as provided by the Regulations of the Department of Health for the Conservation and Registration of Biological Products. Biological products shall be kept refrigerated at a temperature not higher than 12.5 degrees centigrade or 55 degrees Fahrenheit, or according to manufacturer’s specifications.
(e) Vaccines.— The pharmacist certified to administer immunization may only administer vaccines to people aged eighteen (18) and over.
History —Sept. 3, 2004, No. 247, § 5.04; Jan. 8, 2010, No. 7, § 7.