Pharmacy Processing Automation

(1) A pharmacy may utilize Pharmacy Processing Automation ("PPA") to count, fill vials or compliance packaging, and label, provided the following requirements are met: (a) the PPA utilizes technological verifications, such as bar code verification, electronic verification, weight verification, radio frequency identification (RFID), or another similar process, to ensure that the correct medication is dispensed; and (b) if lot numbers are comingled in a single cell, the pharmacy maintains a policy and procedure to quarantine all comingled lot numbers in the event a single lot number is recalled. (2) The pharmacy shall implement and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to the PPA that include: (a) operation and maintenance; (b) security; (c) controlled substance accountability; (d) quality assurance; and (e) stocking and return activities.