LAC 46:LIII.2437. Standards of Practice

A. Environmental Standards 1. The remote processor pharmacy shall be of sufficient size and shall contain sufficient fixtures, equipment, and supplies commensurate with the nature and scope of practice for that pharmacy. 2. The pharmacy shall be well-lighted, well ventilated and in compliance with the Louisiana Sanitary Code. 3. The pharmacy shall be secured by either a physical barrier with suitable locks and/or an electronic barrier to detect entry by any unauthorized personnel. 4. Prescription and other patient healthcare information shall be maintained in a manner that protects the integrity and confidentiality of such information. B. Staffing Requirements 1. The pharmacist-in-charge shall be a Louisiana-licensed pharmacist who is accountable to the board for compliance with the provisions of Section 1105 of this Part. 2. The pharmacist-in-charge shall assemble and manage a staff of appropriately-credentialed people as necessary to perform its work in a safe manner. 3. For those pharmacies using pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician candidates, the staffing ratios cited in the board’s rules are applicable to those types of personnel. C. Operations 1. The remote processor pharmacy shall comply with the provisions of Section 1143 of this Part. 2. The remote processor shall comply with the recordkeeping provisions of Section 1123 of this Part.