ARSD 20:51:06:02.01. Pharmacist-in-charge -- Definition -- Duties

An application for a license to conduct a pharmacy as specified in § 20:51:06:02 must indicate the pharmacist-in-charge. For purposes of this section, the term "pharmacist-in-charge," means a pharmacist manager or pharmacist licensed in this state who has been designated by the pharmacy owner. The pharmacist-in-charge must: (1) Be employed or under contract for pharmacy services at the pharmacy; (2) Establish policy and procedure for the pharmacy; (3) Supervise all pharmacy employees; (4) Establish recordkeeping systems for the purchase, safekeeping, storage, compounding, sale, and return of drugs; and (5) Establish, implement, and document an ongoing quality assurance program in order to maintain and improve facilities, equipment, personnel performance, and the provision of patient care. The pharmacist-in-charge shall notify the board immediately upon termination of employment. A new pharmacist-in-charge must be designated by the pharmacy owner as specified in § 20:51:06:02.