ARSD 20:51:36:03. Requirements for central fill

The originating pharmacy and central fill pharmacy must: (1) Be under the same ownership or have a signed legal contract to provide central fill services; (2) Share a common prescription software platform, as described in § 20:51:20:04; (3) Ensure a pharmacist, from either pharmacy, performs a prospective drug utilization review in accordance with § 20:51:25:02 before dispensing any prescription. The identity of the pharmacist must be available to both pharmacies in the prescription record; and (4) Have a policy and procedure, approved by both pharmacies, that outlines each pharmacy’s role in the transaction and ensures patient safety and privacy.