LAC 46:LIII.1512. Hospital Pharmacy Prepackaging

A. Prepackaging is the preparation of medication in a unit-of-use container by credentialed pharmacy personnel in a pharmacy prior to the receipt of a prescription or medical order for ultimate issuance by a pharmacist in Louisiana. B. Labeling. The label on the prepackaged container shall contain the following minimum information: 1. drug name; 2. dosage form; 3. strength; 4. quantity dispensed when appropriate; 5. special storage requirements; 6. a unique pharmacy prepackage lot number which shall correspond to the following: a. name of manufacturer and/or distributor; b. manufacturer's lot or batch number; c. date of preparation; and d. verifying pharmacist’s initials; 7. expiration date according to United States Pharmacopeia (USP) guidelines.