LAC 46:LIII.1139. Definitions

A. As used in this Subchapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Centralized Prescription Dispensing―the fulfillment by one permitted pharmacy of a request from another permitted pharmacy to fill or refill a prescription drug order. On-Site Pharmacy―a permitted pharmacy which utilizes centralized prescription dispensing services from a remote dispenser or remote processing services from a remote processor. Remote Dispenser―a Louisiana permitted pharmacy which provides centralized prescription dispensing services for another permitted pharmacy in Louisiana. Remote Processing Services―the processing of a medical order or prescription drug order by one permitted pharmacy on behalf of another permitted pharmacy, including: a. receipt, interpretation, or clarification of an order; b. data entry and information transfer; c. interpretation of clinical data; d. performance of drug utilization review; and e. provision of drug information concerning a patient's drug therapy; provided, however, that remote processing does not include the physical preparation or physical transfer of drugs. Remote Processor—a Louisiana-permitted pharmacy which provides remote processing services for another permitted pharmacy in Louisiana.