ARSD 44:76:07:09. Administration of facility pharmacy

The pharmaceutical service of each facility with a licensed full or part-time pharmacy shall be directed by a licensed pharmacist accountable to the administration of the facility. Only prepackaged drugs or a single dose unit may be removed from the pharmacy when the pharmacist is not available. These drugs may be removed only by a designated registered nurse or physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner in amounts sufficient only for immediate therapeutic needs. A record of such withdrawals shall be made by the designated nurse or the physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner making the withdrawal.