South Dakota Administrative Code

20:51:05:15. Controlled drug to be dispensed only by prescription. A pharmacist may not dispense a controlled drug unless the controlled drug is dispensed pursuant to the prescription of a prescriber licensed to prescribe controlled drugs. A pharmacist shall exercise sound profes…

20:51:05:15.01. Identification required for controlled drug prescription. Except for inpatients in a health care facility licensed pursuant to SDCL chapter 34-12, the pharmacy must have a policy to verify the identity of anyone attempting to purchase or pick up a prescription for…

Rule 20:51:05:16 Prescription for Schedule II controlled drug requires date and signature of prescriber -- Not refillable. 20:51:05:16. Prescription for Schedule II controlled drug requires date and signature of prescriber -- Not refillable. No pharmacist may dispense a Schedule …

Rule 20:51:05:17 Oral prescription permitted for Schedule II controlled drug in emergency. 20:51:05:17. Oral prescription permitted for Schedule II controlled drug in emergency. A pharmacist may in an emergency as defined in SDCL 22-42-2.2 dispense a Schedule II controlled drug p…

20:51:05:18. Partial filling of prescription for Schedule II controlled drug. A pharmacist may partially fill a prescription for a Schedule II controlled drug according to the procedures set forth in §§ 44:58:08:18 and 44:58:08:18.01, 21 C.F.R. §§ 1306.12 and 1306.13 (January 24,…

20:51:05:19. Prescription required to dispense Schedule III or IV controlled drug -- Refill restricted. A pharmacist may not dispense a Schedule III or IV controlled drug without a written, oral, or electronic prescription from a prescriber. The prescription may be delivered to a…

20:51:05:20. Legend drug to be dispensed by prescription only -- Refill restricted. A pharmacist may dispense a legend drug or medicine only pursuant to the written, oral, or electronic prescription of a licensed prescriber. A prescription may be delivered to a pharmacist by hand…

20:51:05:21. Labeling of prescription container for controlled or noncontrolled legend drug. A pharmacist filling a prescription for a controlled or noncontrolled legend drug shall attach to each container a label showing the date, the name, address, and telephone number of the p…

20:51:05:22. Distribution of drugs to prescribers or pharmacies. A licensed pharmacy may distribute up to five percent of its controlled drugs and legend drugs to a prescriber licensed to prescribe, dispense, or distribute the drugs in the course of professional practice or to ot…

Rule 20:51:05:23 Distribution of dialysate or dialysis devices by the manufacturer or manufacturer's agent to a patient - Exempt from pharmacy licensure. 20:51:05:23. Distribution of dialysate or dialysis devices by the manufacturer or manufacturer's agent to a patient - Exempt f…

20:51:06:01. Application for pharmacy license--Annual renewal required. A pharmacist operating a pharmacy in this state shall apply, on forms provided by the board, each year to the board for a license to operate the pharmacy. The fee for initial licensure is two hundred dollars …

20:51:06:02. Ownership or control by pharmacist required. A pharmacy permit may not be issued to any pharmacist applicant unless the applicant is the owner, or part owner, of the place of business for which a pharmacy registration is applied for, or unless application is made joi…

20:51:06:02.01. Pharmacist-in-charge -- Definition -- Duties. An application for a license to conduct a pharmacy as specified in § 20:51:06:02 must indicate the pharmacist-in-charge. For purposes of this section, the term "pharmacist-in-charge," means a pharmacist manager or phar…

20:51:06:03. Application for opening a new pharmacy. An application for a license to operate a new pharmacy within South Dakota must be filed with the board at least thirty days before the pharmacy's opening date. The board may inspect the pharmacy prior to the opening date. Sour…

20:51:06:04. Grounds for suspending or revoking. Keeping a pharmacy open for the transaction of business without a pharmacist on duty, physically present in the building, and in charge of the pharmacy, except as provided in § 20:51:06:10, are grounds for suspension or revocation …

20:51:06:05. Must be registered in order to advertise pharmacy name. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024.

20:51:06:06. Transfer of pharmacy registration. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024.

20:51:06:07. Changes in ownership or location reported to the board--Patients notified of closure of pharmacy. A change in the location, ownership, or name of a pharmacy, or the closure of business as a pharmacy, must be reported to the board at least ten days prior to the change…

20:51:06:08. Valid permit must be displayed. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 52 SDR 27, effective September 15, 2025.

20:51:06:09. Permit expires one hundred twenty days after death of pharmacist owner. Except in the event of the death of the pharmacist owner, a pharmacy license is void if the pharmacist owner ceases to be in active management of the pharmacy. If a pharmacist owner dies, the pha…

20:51:06:10. Provisions for pharmacist temporary absence from pharmacy. Where the premises includes a licensed pharmacy and a general merchandise area, it is not a violation of SDCL chapter 36-11 or § 20:51:06:04 if public entrances to the general merchandise area are kept open f…

20:51:06:11. Pharmacy requirements for nonpharmacist owners. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 26 SDR 92, effective January 6, 2000; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024.

20:51:06:12. Pharmacy requirements for pharmacist owners. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 26 SDR 92, effective January 6, 2000; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024.

Rule 20:51:06:13 Repealed.. 20:51:06:13. Display of nonprescription drugs in pharmacy. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 86, effective November 27, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR 160, effective May 26, 1998; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 1…

20:51:07:01. Pharmacy must comply with all public health regulations. A pharmacy must comply with all public health regulations regarding sanitation and is subject to South Dakota Board of Pharmacy inspections. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1…

Rule 20:51:07:02 Repealed. 20:51:07:02. Publications required.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 2 SDR 21, effective September 23, 1975; 6 SDR 103, effective May 5, 1980; 11 SDR 92, effective January 16, 1985; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 14 SDR 1…

20:51:07:03. Minimum equipment requirements. A pharmacy owner must make available and maintain all equipment needed to provide pharmacy services for the location, as determined by the pharmacist-in-charge. Any equipment that requires certification, maintenance, or calibration mus…

20:51:07:04. Publication and reference library. All pharmacy staff must have access to South Dakota pharmacy laws and rules, federal laws and rules, all governing or regulatory agency documents needed to conduct pharmacy services, and the telephone number of the nearest poison co…

20:51:08:01. Segregated sales display required. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 20, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:08:02 Repealed. 20:51:08:02. Display of drugs or poisons with general merchandise prohibited. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; repealed, 12 SDR 86, effective November 27, 1985.

20:51:08:03. No drug or poison can be displayed where buyer can pick up unless in restricted drug area. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 21, effective July 1, 2012.

20:51:08:04. Only pharmacists and persons over 16 can make sales from restricted drug area. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 22, effective July 1, 2012.

20:51:08:05. Requirements of sale from restricted drug area. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 23, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:08:06 Repealed. 20:51:08:06. Requirements for the sale of items from the restricted drug area. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 6 SDR 103, effective May 5, 1980; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 24, effective July 1, 20…

20:51:08:07. Restricted drug areas must be under supervision of pharmacist. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 25, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:08:08 Repealed. 20:51:08:08. Pharmacist responsible to public for every act of selling. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; repealed, 12 SDR 86, effective November 27, 1985.

Rule 20:51:08:09 Repealed. 20:51:08:09. Self-service signs prohibited. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 26, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:09:01 Repealed. 20:51:09:01. Application. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR 160, effective May 26, 1998; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 27, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:09:02 Repealed. 20:51:09:02. Examination.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 24 SDR 160, effective May 26, 1998.

Rule 20:51:09:03 Repealed. 20:51:09:03. Original package sales only. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR 160, effective May 26, 1998; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 28, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:09:04 Repealed. 20:51:09:04. Labeling requirements. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR 160, effective May 26, 1998; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 29, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:09:05 Repealed. 20:51:09:05. Segregated sales display of nonprescription drugs required. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR 160, effective May 26, 1998; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 30, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:09:06 Repealed. 20:51:09:06. Restricted sales for the protection of public health. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR 160, effective May 26, 1998; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 31, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:09:07 Repealed. 20:51:09:07. Course of study kept on file. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 24 SDR 160, effective May 26, 1998; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 32, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:09:08 Repealed. 20:51:09:08. Designated household remedies.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, 24 SDR 160, effective May 26, 1998.

Rule 20:51:09:09 Repealed. 20:51:09:09. Nonprescription drugs defined. Repealed. Source: 24 SDR 160, effective May 26, 1998; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 33, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:10:01 Repealed. 20:51:10:01. Poison definitions. Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; repealed, SL 2012, ch 194, § 34, effective July 1, 2012.

Rule 20:51:10:02 Repealed. 20:51:10:02. Pharmacist exempts from display and sale.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; repealed, 12 SDR 86, effective November 27, 1985.

Rule 20:51:10:03 Repealed. 20:51:10:03. Exemptions.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; repealed, 12 SDR 86, effective November 27, 1985.

Rule 20:51:10:04 Repealed. 20:51:10:04. License period.Repealed. Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; repealed, 12 SDR 86, effective November 27, 1985.