Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-25-603

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R4-25-603 - Prescribing and Dispensing Requirements

A podiatrist shall:

1. Not dispense schedule II controlled substances that are opioids.

2. Not dispense a drug unless the drug is obtained from a manufacturer or distributor licensed in any state or jurisdiction;

3. Ensure that a drug or device is dispensed only to a patient being treated by the podiatrist;

4. Before dispensing a drug, provide a patient with a written prescription order that:

a. Contains the following statement in bold type: "This prescription may be filled by the prescribing podiatrist or by a pharmacy of your choice," and

b. Is signed by the podiatrist;

5. Directly supervise each individual involved in preparing a drug that is dispensed;

6. Ensure that a drug is:

a. Dispensed in a prepackaged container or in a light resistant container with a consumer safety cap; and

b. Labeled with the following information:

i. The podiatrist's name, address, and telephone number;

ii. The date the drug is dispensed;

iii. The patient's name; and

iv. The name, strength of the drug, and directions for the drug's use;

7. Ensure that the original prescription order for a drug is countersigned and dated by the individual who prepared the drug for dispensing;

8. Before a drug or device is dispensed to a patient:

a. Review the drug or device to ensure compliance with the prescription order;

b. Ensure the patient is informed of the following:

i. The name of the drug or device,

ii. Directions for taking the drug or using the device,

iii. Precautions for the drug or device, and

iv. Directions for storing the drug or device;

9. Document in the medical record the following for each patient:

a. Name of the drug or device dispensed,

b. Strength of the drug dispensed,

c. Date the drug or device is dispensed, and

d. Therapeutic reasons for dispensing the drug or device;

10. Maintain an inventory record for each drug that contains:

a. Name of the drug,

b. Strength of the drug,

c. Date the drug was received by the podiatrist,

d. Amount of the drug received by the podiatrist,

e. Name of the manufacturer and distributor of the drug, and

f. A unique identifying number provided by the manufacturer or distributor of the drug;

11. Store a drug in a locked cabinet or room and:

a. Establish a written policy for access to the locked cabinet or room, and

b. Make the written policy available to the Board or its authorized agent with within 72 hours of a Board request;

12. Ensure that a drug is stored at temperatures recommended by the manufacturer of the drug; and

13. Maintain a dispensing log, separate from the inventory record for each drug dispensed that includes the:

a. Name of the drug,

b. Strength of the drug,

c. Amount of the drug,

d. Patient's name,

e. Date the drug was dispensed, and

f. The name and signature of the podiatrist who dispensed the drug.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-25-603

Adopted effective July 27, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 1846, effective July 19, 2003 (Supp. 03-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 1501, effective 9/6/2020.