§ 75038. Drug Distribution Service -Staff.

(a) If drugs are dispensed at the clinic as part of routine services, a pharmacist employed or retained on at least a consulting basis shall assist in the development of and staff training in policies and procedures related to drug procurement, storage, repackaging and dispensing. The pharmacist, on at least a quarterly basis, shall monitor drug distribution policies and procedures on-site and shall report findings and recommendations to the administrator in writing.

(b) If drugs are dispensed at the clinic, but not as part of routine services, a dentist, podiatrist, physician, or pharmacist shall assist in developing and monitoring policies and procedures relating to drug procurement, storage, repackaging and dispensing and shall be responsible for training staff involved in drug distribution.

(c) Routine services in this section shall mean that an average of three or more prescriptions, as defined in Section 4036 of the Business and Professions Code, are filled and furnished to clinic patients each day that dispensing services are offered. The dispensing of “starter” or “trial” supplies, which are intended to be supplemented by a prescription filed at the clinic or a licensed pharmacy, is not included herein.

HISTORY

1. Amendment filed 9-2-86; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 86, No. 39).

Note

Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1225, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1226, Health and Safety Code.