4729-5-38 Immunization administration.

In addition to the immunizations and medications listed in section 4729.41 of the Revised Code and pursuant to the requirements noted in section 4729.41 of the Revised Code and rules 4729-5-36 and 4729-5-37 of the Administrative Code, a pharmacist may administer the zoster vaccine according to the following requirements:

(A) The pharmacist must receive a patient specific prescription prior to administration of the drug;

(B) The vaccine must be administered within thirty days of the issuance of the prescription;

(C) The patient must meet the age criteria specified in the F.D.A. approved labeling; and

(D) The pharmacist must be able to document meeting the training criteria required by rule 4729-5-36.

Effective: 06/21/2009
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 12/31/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4729.26
Rule Amplifies: 4729.41