Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-23-656 - Sanitation and Equipment

A hospital pharmacy permittee or Director of Pharmacy shall ensure that a hospital pharmacy:

1. Has a professional reference library consisting of hard-copy or electronic media appropriate for the scope of pharmacy services provided by the hospital;

2. Has a sink, other than a sink in a toilet facility, that:

a. Has hot and cold running water;

b. Is within the hospital pharmacy area for use in preparing drug products; and

c. Is maintained in a sanitary condition and in good repair;

3. Maintains a room temperature within a range compatible with the proper storage of drugs;

4. Has a refrigerator and freezer with a temperature maintained within a range compatible with the proper storage of drugs requiring refrigeration or freezing; and

5. Has a designated area for a laminar air flow hood and other supplies required for the preparation of sterile products as specified in R4-23-670.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-23-656

Former Rule 6.7480. Section repealed, new Section adopted effective February 7, 1990 (Supp. 90-1). Amended by final rulemaking at 8 A.A.R. 4902, effective January 5, 2003 (Supp. 02-4).