Chapter LIII

A. False, fraudulent, deceptive, or misleading advertising as prohibited by R.S. 37:1241 of the Pharmacy Practice Act and this Section shall include, but is not limited to, any public misrepresentation done or made with the knowledge, whether actual or constructive, that is untru…

A. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section: Chart Order -a lawful order entered on the electronic or paper chart or medical record of an inpatient or resident of an institutional facility by a practitioner or his licens…

A. There shall be positive identification of the pharmacist, intern, technician, or technician candidate responsible for performing all activities related to the practice of pharmacy including, but not limited to: 1. prescription information entered into the pharmacy information …

A. Definitions Dispensing of a Drug Pursuant to an Inpatient Prescription -Repealed. Electronic Drug Record Keeping System -a system of storing drug records electronically and capturing the positive identification of the person responsible for a specific drug transaction includin…

A. General Requirements 1. An on-site pharmacy may obtain centralized prescription dispensing services from a remote dispenser provided the pharmacies: a. have the same owner or have entered into a written contract or agreement that outlines the services to be provided and the re…

A. General Requirements 1. An on-site pharmacy may obtain remote processing services from a remote processor provided the pharmacies: a. have the same owner or have entered into a written contract or agreement that outlines the services to be provided and the responsibilities and…

A. Notwithstanding any provision of rules to the contrary, nothing shall prohibit a Louisiana-licensed pharmacist who is an employee of or under contract with a pharmacy in Louisiana from accessing that pharmacy's dispensing information system from a location other than the pharm…

A. Definitions Starter Dose Order -a prescription drug order or chart order transmitted by a vendor pharmacy to a starter dose pharmacy for the purpose of obtaining medication for a patient in a licensed health care facility. Starter dose pharmacy -a Louisiana-licensed pharmacy t…

A. The fees charged and collected by the board shall not be less nor more than the following schedule. 1. Credentialing Fees for Persons a. Pharmacy Technician Candidate i. Application fee for new pharmacy technician candidate registration-$50. b. Pharmacy Technician i. Applicati…

Automated Medication System - includes, but is not limited to, a mechanical system that performs operations or activities, other than compounding or administration, relative to the storage, packaging, or delivery of medications, and which collects, controls, and maintains all tra…

A. Requirement for Registration 1. A pharmacy intending to supply medications for use within an automated medication system, as defined at R.S. 37:1164 , shall obtain an automated medication system (AMS) registration prior to engaging in such activity. 2. The placement of medicat…

A. The pharmacist-in-charge shall be a Louisiana-licensed pharmacist with the following responsibilities: 1. assuring that the system is in good working order and accurately provides the correct strength, dosage form, and quantity of the drug prescribed while maintaining appropri…

A. System shall be used in settings that ensure medication orders are reviewed by a pharmacist prior to administration and in accordance with established policies and procedures and good pharmacy practice. A policy and procedure shall be adopted for non-profile driven systems to …

A. Documentation as to type of equipment, serial number, content, policies and procedures and location shall be maintained in the pharmacy for review by the board. Such documentation shall include, but is not limited to: 1. name, address, and permit number of the pharmacy and the…

A. A community pharmacy permit shall be required to operate a pharmacy in this state, and to dispense prescription drugs to patients in Louisiana. The permit shall be applied for, and renewed, in the manner prescribed by the board in Chapter 11 of these regulations. Notes La. Adm…

A. A community pharmacy shall comply with all applicable federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations, including Chapter 11 of these regulations. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § LIII-1305 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Pharmacy, LR 14:708 (Oc…

A. For all regulations that apply to permitted hospital pharmacies concerning pharmacy practices and records not specifically stated in this Chapter, refer to Chapters 11 and 25 of this Part. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § LIII-1501 Promulgated by the Department of Health and …

A. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section: CFR -Code of Federal Regulations Dispensing of a Drug Pursuant to a Hospital Prescription -the professional review by a pharmacist required to place a specific drug in final a…

A. A hospital pharmacy permit shall be required to operate a pharmacy department located within a hospital for registered patients in a hospital. The permit shall be applied for, and renewed, in the manner prescribed by the board in Chapter 11 of this Part. Notes La. Admin. Code …

A. The hospital pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for the safe and efficient procurement, receipt, distribution, control, accountability, and patient administration and management of drugs. The staff of the hospital pharmacy shall cooperate with the pharmacist-in-charge i…

A. All drugs dispensed or compounded by a hospital pharmacy, intended for use within the facility, shall be dispensed in appropriate containers and adequately labeled as to identify patient name and location, drug name(s) and strength, and medication dose(s). Additionally, compou…

A. Hospital pharmacies that supply prescription drugs, including any controlled dangerous substances, to any authorized ambulance service or emergency medical service shall maintain proper records to ensure control, proper utilization, inventory, and accountability. Notes La. Adm…

A. Pharmacist Absence. In the absence of a licensed pharmacist, admittance to the pharmacy by unauthorized persons is prohibited. When the pharmacy is closed, a pharmacist shall be on emergency call. 1. Within a veterinary teaching hospital owned or operated by a public universit…

A. In a hospital with a permitted hospital pharmacy on site, unused drugs may be returned to the pharmacy for re-dispensing in accordance with good professional practice standards. B. When a patient or his designee wishes to return previously dispensed prescription drugs to a pha…

A. Availability. Pharmacy services may be procured contractually from outside the hospital for inpatient administration. B. Contractual agreements shall provide for: 1. emergency-the pharmacy provider shall be available for on-call for emergency pharmacy services; 2. storage-adeq…

A. An institutional pharmacy permit shall be required to operate a pharmacy department located within an institutional facility, other than a hospital or penal institution, for residents or patients of that institutional facility. The permit shall be applied for, and renewed, in …

A. In the absence of a licensed pharmacist, arrangements shall have been formulated in advance by the pharmacist-in-charge to provide drugs for the residents/patients by the use of drug cabinets. When the pharmacy is closed, a pharmacist shall be on emergency call. 1. Emergency U…

A. As used in this Subchapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section: Emergency Drug Kit (EDK) -for long-term care facilities or other board-approved sites, other than a hospital, means a drug kit containing designated emergency drugs which m…

A. A long-term care facility, institutional facility without an institutional pharmacy, or other board-approved site, other than a hospital, that desires to maintain an Emergency Drug Kit shall obtain an EDK permit from the board. B. Permit Application and Requirements. Applicati…

A. The board may issue a pharmacy permit for a drug abuse treatment center operating in the state of Louisiana where drugs are dispensed and pharmacy primary care is provided. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § LIII-1715 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board…

A. As used in this Subchapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section: Administer or Administration -the direct application of a drug to the body of a patient or research subject by injection, inhalation, ingestion, or any other means. Authori…

A. A drug abuse treatment center pharmacy permit shall be required to operate a pharmacy department located within a drug abuse treatment facility for patients of that facility. The permit shall be applied for, and renewed, in the manner prescribed by the board in Chapter 11 of t…

A. Persons enrolled in a drug abuse treatment center shall wait for their prescriptions in an area physically separated from the controlled dangerous substance (CDS) storage and dispensing area. This requirement shall be enforced by the drug abuse treatment center physician(s), p…

A. All persons licensed by the Department of Health to operate a drug abuse treatment center and who possess a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration to purchase, possess, and use CDS shall keep the following records: 1. records of CDS received by approved persons, in…

A. A correctional center pharmacy permit shall be required to operate a pharmacy located within a correctional center owned and/or operated by the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections or its successor (hereinafter "the department"), or a local law enforcement age…

A. Application for Initial Issuance of Permit 1. The applicant for a correctional center pharmacy permit shall complete the application form supplied by the board and submit it with the required attachments and appropriate fees, as set forth in R. S. 37:1184, to the board. 2. Onc…

A. A correctional center pharmacy permit is valid only for the entity to whom it is issued and shall not be subject to sale, assignment or other transfer, voluntary or involuntary, nor shall a permit be valid for any premises other than the business location for which it is issue…

A. The prescription department of a correctional center pharmacy shall comply with the minimum specifications identified in § 1103 of this Part, and further, the specifications provided for the correctional center pharmacy permit may not be held or used by any other pharmacy perm…

A. The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for the safe and efficient procurement, receipt, storage, distribution, control, accountability, and patient administration and management of all drugs used in the correctional center. The administration and staff of the facility s…

A. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section. Emergency Drug Kit (EDK) -a container holding designated emergency drugs which may be required to meet the immediate therapeutic needs of an offender. Emergency Drugs -those d…

A. A correctional center pharmacy located outside a correctional center intending to use one or more emergency drug kits within the correctional center shall first obtain an EDK permit from the board. B. Application for Initial Issuance of Permit 1. The correctional center pharma…

A. The EDK shall be tamper-evident, shall be maintained in a secure enclosure located within the correctional center, and shall be available for emergency use by authorized personnel only. B. The EDK shall be clearly labeled to indicate it is an emergency drug kit, and further, t…

A. A correctional center pharmacy may accept the donation of a prescription drug, except a controlled substance, previously dispensed to another patient provided the following procedures are satisfied. 1. The physical transfer of the donated drug shall be accomplished by an indiv…

A. The pharmacist shall review the practitioner's medical order or prescription prior to dispensing or otherwise provide access to the initial dose of the medication, except in cases of emergency. B. All drugs dispensed by the pharmacy or held for administration to offenders at t…

A. For all regulations that apply to permitted nuclear pharmacies concerning pharmacy practices not specifically stated in this Chapter, refer to Chapter 11. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § LIII-1901 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Pharmacy, LR 1…

A. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section. Nuclear Pharmacy -a board-approved facility limited to procuring, possessing, compounding, or dispensing radiopharmaceuticals or any interventional drug used in conjunction wi…

A. A nuclear pharmacy permit shall be required to operate a nuclear pharmacy department. The permit shall be applied for, and renewed, in the manner prescribed by the board in Chapter 11 of these regulations. 1. A nuclear pharmacy shall have a Louisiana Radioactive Material Licen…