LAC 48:I.9855. Labeling

A. All drug and biological containers shall be properly labeled by a licensed pharmacist following the guidelines established by the state Board of Pharmacy. B. The label on prepackaged (unit dose) containers shall follow the established guidelines of the state Board of Pharmacy. C. Over-the-counter (non-prescription) medications and biologicals, may be purchased in bulk packaging and shall be plainly labeled with the medication name and strength and any additional information in accordance with the nursing facility’s policies and procedures. Over-the-counter medications specifically purchased for a resident shall be labeled as previously stipulated to include the resident’s name. The manufacturer's labeling information shall be present in the absence of prescription labeling. D. The nursing facility shall develop procedures to assure proper labeling for medications provided a resident for a temporary absence. E. Labeling of Drugs and Biologicals 1. The labeling of drugs and biologicals is based on currently accepted professional principles and includes: a. the resident's full name; b. physician's name; c. full name of pharmacist dispensing; d. prescription number; e. name and strength of drug; f. date of issue and expiration date of all time-dated drugs; g. name, address, and telephone number of pharmacy issuing the drug; and h. appropriate accessory and cautionary instructions. 2. Non-legend or over-the-counter drugs may be labeled by the nursing facility with resident's full name and room number not to obscure lot number and expiration date. F. Medication containers which have soiled, damaged, incomplete, illegible or makeshift labels are to be returned to the issuing pharmacist or pharmacy for relabeling or disposal. Containers which have no labels are to be destroyed in accordance with state and federal laws. G. The nursing facility shall have a procedure for the proper identification and labeling of medication brought into the nursing facility from an outside source.