LAC 46:LIII.1205. Pharmacist-in-Charge Responsibilities

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 appropriate recordkeeping and security safeguards. 2. establishment of a quality assurance program prior to implementation of a system and the supervision of an ongoing quality assurance program that monitors appropriate use and performance of a system, which is evidenced by policies and procedures developed by the pharmacist-in-charge. 3. define access to the system in policy and procedures of the pharmacy, in compliance with state and federal regulations. 4. assign, discontinue, or change access to the system. 5. ensure that access to the medications complies with state and federal regulations as applicable. 6. ensure that the system is stocked and restocked accurately and in accordance with established pharmacy policies and procedures. 7. maintain or have access to all records of documentation specified in this Chapter for two years or as otherwise required by law. 8. continuous monitoring and documentation of temperature in the drug storage areas including a mechanism to alert the pharmacist when defined parameters are out of range as well as an action plan to address such excursions. A pharmacy’s failure to document the integrity of the drug supply or remediate for excursions as appropriate shall substantiate a violation of R.S. 37:1241(A)(18) and shall subject the pharmacy to disciplinary action by the board.