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...(A) A pharmacist in a charitable pharmacy must have a valid prescription prior to dispensing a sample drug to a patient. (B) The pharmacy shall comply with all requirements for the dispensing of drugs pursuant to Chapter 4729:5-5 of the Administrative Code. (C) The charitable pharmacy shall determine the eligibility requirements for a patient to receive a sample drug. (D) The sample drug shall ...

...ere the individual is practicing. (D) "Pharmacist," as used in division (B) of section 4729.55 of the Revised Code, means an individual who holds a current license to practice pharmacy in the state where the individual is practicing. (E) "Pharmacy" has the same meaning as defined in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code. (F) "Responsible person" has the same meaning as defined in rule 4729:5-2-01...

...er to counsel shall include the hours a pharmacist is available and a telephone number where a pharmacist may be reached. The telephone service must be available at no cost to the pharmacy's primary patient population. The pharmacy shall have sufficient telephone service to provide access to incoming callers. (G) Facilities and records of nonresident terminal distributors of dangerous drugs shall...

...er to counsel shall include the hours a pharmacist is available and a telephone number where a pharmacist may be reached. The telephone service must be available at no cost to the pharmacy's primary patient population. The pharmacy shall have sufficient telephone service to provide access to incoming callers. (M) Nonresident terminal distributors shall permit properly identified and authorized st...

...er to counsel shall include the hours a pharmacist is available and a telephone number where a pharmacist may be reached. The telephone service must be available at no cost to the pharmacy's primary patient population. The pharmacy shall have sufficient telephone service to provide access to incoming callers. (M) Nonresident terminal distributors shall permit properly identified and authorized st...

...ounding shall have an Ohio licensed pharmacist as the responsible person on its license. This provision shall take effect on August 1, 2021. (H) If a pharmacy is applying for an initial nonresident terminal distributor of dangerous drugs license, renewal, or the pharmacy's license has lapsed, the pharmacy must provide any of the following, in a manner determined by the board, as part of the initi...

...3) Shall have an authorized nuclear pharmacist licensed in this state as its responsible person. The requirement for the responsible person to obtain Ohio licensure shall take effect on June 30, 2022. (C) Radiopharmaceuticals shall be labeled in accordance with USP <825>. (1) In addition to the requirements in paragraph (C) of this rule, the outer shielding shall also be labeled with the fol...

...be deemed to have occurred when the pharmacist has given final approval to the patient specific order in the system. (G) "Electronic drug record keeping system" means a system of storing drug records electronically and, when required, capturing positive identification. (H) "Inpatient" means any person who receives drugs for use while within an institutional facility. (I) "Licensed health pr...

...dministrative Code, only a licensed pharmacist may have access to keys, alarm codes, or other methods of gaining access to the pharmacy when the pharmacy is closed. (2) Keys to the pharmacy maintained on-site that are not in the possession of a licensed pharmacist shall be secured to prevent unauthorized access. (3) All combinations or access codes, including alarm codes, shall be changed upon t...

...this rule. (2) Verification by the pharmacist of the prescription information entered into the record keeping system. (3) Drug utilization review in accordance with rule 4729:5-9-02.6 of the Administrative Code, which shall be captured as a standalone action or as part of either: (a) The pharmacist verification of prescription information as required by paragraph (A)(2) of this rule; or (b) Th...

...the following, if made known to the pharmacist or agent of the pharmacist: (i) Drug related allergies; (ii) Previous drug reactions; (iii) History of or active chronic conditions or disease states; and (iv) Other drugs, including nonprescription drugs, devices and nutritional supplements used on a routine basis. (e) The pharmacist's comments relevant to the individual patient's drug therapy, ...

...order or medication order change, a pharmacist shall conduct a prospective drug utilization review of the patient profile for the purpose of identifying the following: (1) Over-utilization or under-utilization of medications dispensed in the institutional facility; (2) Therapeutic duplication; (3) Drug-disease state contraindications; (4) Drug-drug interactions; (5) Incorrect drug dosage; (6) Drug-a...

...erous drugs shall be dispensed by a pharmacist for inpatients pursuant to an original patient-specific order issued by a prescriber or a protocol or pre-printed order as authorized in accordance with rule 4729:5-3-12 of the Administrative Code. All controlled substance prescriptions or medication orders shall be issued in accordance with 21 CFR part 1306 (7/1/2019) and 21 CFR part 1311 (7/1/2019)....

...ying the positive identification of the pharmacist responsible for: (1) Association of the barcode to the drug product; (2) Association of the label to the drug product.

...(A) A pharmacist practicing within an institutional facility may temporarily leave the pharmacy to engage in the practice of pharmacy within the institutional facility without closing the pharmacy and removing staff from the pharmacy if the practicing pharmacist can ensure there are adequate security measures and policies to maintain the security of the drug stock in the pharmacist's absence. (B)...

...erous drugs in separate containers, a pharmacist practicing at an institutional pharmacy may dispense a customized patient medication package. A customized patient medication package is a package for a specific patient comprising a series of containers and containing two or more prescribed solid oral dosage forms that complies with the following requirements: (A) The package is designed, or each contai...

... The positive identification of the pharmacist conducting the final verification of the repackaged drug to confirm the accuracy of the drug and conformity to the requirements of this rule prior to dispensing or distribution. (G) Supplemental labels created by a pharmacy that contain a barcode or QR code for the purpose of identifying a drug shall contain a means of identifying the positive identi...

...utor of dangerous drugs by a remote pharmacist. Remote medication order processing does not include the dispensing of a drug, but may include receiving, interpreting, evaluating, clarifying, and approval of medication orders. Additionally, remote medication order processing may include order entry, other data entry, performing prospective drug utilization review, interpreting clinical data, pe...

... supervision or remote supervision of a pharmacist. Remote order entry does not include dispensing, interpreting, evaluating, or approval of medication orders or any other activities not permitted by state or federal laws, rules, and regulations. Remote order entry may include clarifying orders and other data entry, including the processing of insurance coverage. The requirements of this rule shal...

...plement a policy whereby a licensed pharmacist shall be made available for emergencies when the institutional pharmacy is closed. The pharmacist may be made available via telephone or other form of electronic communication. (E) Contingency drugs shall be stored in accordance with the security requirements of rule 4729:5-9-03.2 of the Administrative Code. (F) The entity holding the terminal distr...

...y be stocked by a hospital employed pharmacist, pharmacy intern, certified pharmacy technician, registered pharmacy technician or pharmacy technician trainee. (G) A dispensing pharmacy described in paragraph (C) of this rule shall maintain an appropriate recordkeeping system that will provide accountability for proper receipt of all prescriptions provided to a patient or employee representative o...

...sic visual inspection by a licensed pharmacist or prescriber, that the drugs appear to be unadulterated, safe, and suitable for dispensing or personally furnishing. (7) The drugs shall not have any physical signs of tampering, misbranding, or adulteration. (8) The drug packaging shall not have any physical signs of tampering. (9) Pursuant to division (J) of section 3715.873 of the Revised Cod...

...ibutor; (d) The licensed prescriber or pharmacist responsible for the oversight of the entity donating the drug. (3) The address of the donor or the entity donating the drug. (4) The date the form was signed. (B) The following donor information must also be documented. This information may be documented on the original signed donor form or on an alternate record created by the repository progr...

...o anyone other than a prescriber or pharmacist if not being used by a prescriber, pharmacist or a licensed health care professional in accordance with paragraph (B)(6)(a), (B)(6)(b), or (B)(6)(c) of this rule. All locks shall be kept in good working order with keys removed therefrom. (5) During non-business hours, the cabinet or safe shall be maintained in an area secured by a physical barrie...

...on" or "direct supervision" means a pharmacist shall be physically present in the pharmacy, or in the area where the practice of pharmacy is occurring, and provide personal review and approval of all professional activities. (B) "Medication therapy management" or "MTM" means: (1) A distinct service or group of services that is intended to optimize the therapeutic outcomes of a patient. M...