21 N.C. Admin. Code 46 .1804 - PRESCRIPTION: RECEIVING AND DISPENSING
(a) In
order to assure that the practitioner-pharmacist-patient relationship exists
and to promote the safe and secure distribution of drugs and devices from a
pharmacy, prescription orders may be received for filling and refilling only by
a pharmacist or a bona fide employee of the pharmacy. The pharmacist-manager of
the pharmacy shall be ultimately responsible for the safe, lawful and secure
receipt of prescription orders and delivery of prescription drugs.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Rule, prescription drugs also may be
delivered by mail in accordance with the provisions of
21 NCAC 46
.1601(b).
(b) In filling or refilling prescription
orders, the pharmacist shall not be required to deal with parties, including
managed care companies and insurance providers, outside the
practitioner-pharmacist-patient relationship.
(c) In order to promote the safe and secure
distribution of devices and medical equipment from a facility holding a device
and medical equipment permit, prescription orders for devices and medical
equipment may be received for filling and refilling only by the person in
charge of the facility holding the device and medical equipment permit or a
bona fide employee of the facility. The person in charge shall be ultimately
responsible for the safe, lawful and secure receipt of prescription orders and
delivery of devices and medical equipment. Unless the location also holds a
pharmacy permit, a facility holding a device and medical equipment permit shall
not acquire, receive, store, or deliver prescription drugs.
Notes
Eff. December 1, 1983;
Amended Eff. April 1, 2004; August 1, 2000; September 1, 1995; May 1, 1989; August 1, 1988.
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