856 Ind. Admin. Code 1-28.1-15

Current through October 31, 2024

Section 856 IAC 1-28.1-15 - Inspections

Authority: IC 25-26-13-4

Affected: IC 16-42-3-3; IC 25-26-13-17

Sec. 15.

The qualifying pharmacist or pharmacist in charge shall be responsible for the timely inspection of all areas where drugs are stored, used, or administered. The inspection can be carried out by qualified designee and appropriate records kept. The inspection shall verify, at a minimum, the following:

(1) Disinfectants and drugs solely for nontherapeutic external use are stored separately and apart from drugs for internal use or injection.

(2) Drugs requiring special storage conditions are appropriately stored to assure the drugs are not adulterated as described in IC 16-42-3-3.

(3) Drugs subject to deterioration are removed from any accessible location prior to the expiration date (manufacturer's or other such as required under 856 IAC 1-21) and disposed of appropriately.

(4) Emergency drugs designated by the institution are in adequate supply and are properly stored in the institution.

(5) All necessary and required security and storage standards are met.

(6) All pharmacy-related policies and procedures of the institution are complied with.

856 IAC 1-28.1-15

Indiana Board of Pharmacy; 856 IAC 1-28.1-15; filed Dec 26, 2001, 2:44 p.m.: 25 IR 1642; readopted filed Sep 26, 2008, 10:55 a.m.: 20081015-IR-856080346RFA

Readopted filed 12/1/2014, 8:33 a.m.: 20141231-IR-856140392RFA

Readopted filed 10/6/2020, 12:03 p.m.: 20201104-IR-856200443RFA

Readopted filed 2/15/2024, 1:16 p.m.: 20240313-IR-856230795RFA