Sec. 8. (a) The qualifying pharmacist and a pharmacist on duty are responsible for ensuring that the supervising pharmacy and remote dispensing facility are sufficiently staffed to avoid the risk of harm to public health and safety.
(b) In order to serve as a qualifying pharmacist, the pharmacist must be in good standing with the board.
(c) A qualifying pharmacist may have this designation for only one (1) supervising pharmacy and for one (1) remote dispensing facility at a time.
(d) A qualifying pharmacist must be able to be physically at the remote dispensing facility within a certain time set by the board to address emergencies and safety issues that arise. However, in the qualifying pharmacist's absence the qualifying pharmacist may designate another pharmacist to fulfill the qualifying pharmacist's duties at the remote dispensing facility.
(e) A qualifying pharmacist shall visit a remote dispensing facility at least as often as required by the board to inspect the facility and address personnel matters. The qualifying pharmacist shall complete any forms required by the board concerning the required inspection and maintain the records in a manner specified by the board.
(f) If the remote dispensing facility is located at a hospital or physician clinic and uses an automated dispensing machine, the qualifying pharmacist shall maintain an up to date inventory of any schedule II controlled substances. The qualifying pharmacist shall at least monthly inventory all controlled substances.
(g) The qualifying pharmacist shall develop and implement a continuous quality improvement program. The program must include a reporting mechanism for errors that occur concerning the remote dispensing facility. Information concerning the program must be available to the board upon request.
As added by P.L.202-2017, SEC.12. Amended by P.L.246-2019, SEC.15.