Section 12 AAC 52.420 - Security(a) Each pharmacist, while on duty, is responsible for the security of the pharmacy, including effective control against theft or diversion of drugs.(b) The pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for compliance with all prescription department security requirements.(c) Excluding prescription drugs or devices held within an automated distribution kiosk, all drugs, devices, and other items or products that are restricted to sale by or under the direct supervision of a pharmacist shall be kept in the prescription department.(d) Excluding prescription drugs or devices held within an automated distribution kiosk, the prescription department shall be secured to prevent unauthorized access when a pharmacist is not available to provide direct supervision.(e) A pharmacy with service hours differing from the remainder of the business establishment must have a telephone number that is separate from the remainder of the business establishment.(f) Excluding prescription drugs or devices held within an automated distribution kiosk, prescriptions shall be stored in the prescription department and may be removed only under the direct supervision of a pharmacist and for immediate delivery to the patient, the patient's agent, or the person delivering the prescription to the patient or the patient's agent.(g) A pharmacist shall provide adequate security for prescription records to prevent unauthorized access to confidential health information.(h) In this section, "prescription department" means the area of the pharmacy where prescription drugs are stored.Eff. 1/16/98, Register 145; am 2/15/2006, Register 177; am 7/15/2023, Register 247, October 2023Authority:AS 08.80.005
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