ARSD 20:51:13:09. Remote drop site -- Requirements

If a licensed pharmacy utilizes a remote drop site, the pharmacist-in-charge must ensure the following remote drop site requirements are met: (1) The remote drop site has a locked cabinet for storage of prescription packages; (2) Access to the locked cabinet is limited to trained designated staff; (3) Prescription packages are placed in the locked cabinet immediately upon delivery to the remote drop site; (4) Only the minimum information needed to identify the patient is listed on the outside packaging; (5) The identity of the patient or designated person who is picking up the prescription package is documented on the prescription package log; (6) The person picking up the prescription package signs the prescription package log; (7) A designated staff member inventories the prescription packages at least weekly and provides a list of unclaimed prescription packages to the pharmacy staff; (8) A licensed or registered pharmacy staff member inspects the remote drop site for compliance at least quarterly; and (9) A licensed pharmacist inspects the remote drop site for compliance at least annually.