247 CMR, § 6.09

Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
Section 6.09 - Closing of a Pharmacy or Pharmacy Department
(1) Any person who intends to close a pharmacy or pharmacy department registered by the Board shall officially notify the Board in writing, by certified mail, at least 14 days, before the intended closing, unless otherwise authorized by the Board, and shall provide the Board with the following information:
(a) The name, address and telephone number of the pharmacy or pharmacy department;
(b) the pharmacy permit number;
(c) the pharmacy controlled substance registration number issued by the Board;
(d) the pharmacy certificate of fitness number issued by the Board, if applicable;
(e) the name of the pharmacist Manager of Record of the pharmacy or pharmacy department;
(f) the date on which the intended closure shall take place;
(g) the intended procedures for closing the pharmacy or pharmacy department;
(h) verification that adequate advance notice of the closure has been given to customers of the pharmacy or pharmacy department; and
(i) the intended procedures for disposal of controlled substances, or the intended procedures for transfer of controlled substance in accordance with 247 CMR 6.10.
(2) Within ten days of the closure of a pharmacy or pharmacy department, the following shall be completed by the pharmacy or pharmacy department:
(a) the pharmacy permit shall be returned to the Board;
(b) the pharmacy controlled substance registration shall be returned to the Board;
(c) the pharmacy certificate of fitness, if issued, shall be returned to the Board; and
(d) the Board shall be notified that all controlled substances have been disposed of in accordance with federal regulations at 21 CFR 1307.21.

247 CMR, § 6.09