Ala. Admin. Code r. 680-X-2-.27

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 680-X-2-.27 - [Effective until 11/14/2024] Private Consultation Areas For Pharmacies

(1) Since the implementation of patient consultation requirements as a result of OBRA '90 guidelines, it has become evident that the current setup in pharmacies is not conducive to proper communication with patients by pharmacists. Research shows that private consultation areas will facilitate proper consultation with patients by pharmacists and the resultant patient outcomes will be enhanced. Therefore, in order to protect the health of the public and enhance their medication outcomes, private consultation areas must be furnished by pharmacy owners.

(2) The size of the consultation areas must be large enough to accommodate the participants and must be entirely devoted to enhancing patient outcomes and not a storage room for merchandise or other non-related items. The area must be accessible by the patient from outside of the pharmacy area without having to traverse a stock room or pharmacy area and must have the capability of being private to both sounds and viewing by unauthorized parties. The area must be away from checkout areas and flows of traffic that would present a barrier to patient communication.

(3) All new pharmacies that open after January 1, 1997, must be compliance before a permit is issued. All pharmacies that are relocated after January 1, 1997, shall be in compliance. All existing pharmacies must be in compliance on or before January 1, 2005.

Author: Jerry Moore, R. Ph., Executive Secretary

Ala. Admin. Code r. 680-X-2-.27

New Rule: Filed August 1, 1995; operative September 5, 1995, effective January 1, 1996.

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-23-92.