Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-8.7

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 657-8.7 - Procurement, storage, and recall of drugs and devices

(1)Source. Procurement of prescription drugs and devices shall be from an Iowa-licensed distributor or, on a limited basis, from another licensed pharmacy or licensed practitioner located in the United States.

(2)Manner of storage. Drugs and devices shall be stored in a manner to protect their identity and integrity.

(3)Storage temperatures. All drugs and devices shall be stored at the proper temperature as provided in manufacturer labeling. In the absence of a specific temperature range, the pharmacy shall defer to storage conditions identified in United States Pharmacopeia chapter 659.

(4)Product recall. There shall be a system for removing from use, including unit dose, any drugs and devices subjected to a product recall.

(5)Outdated drugs or devices. Any drug or device bearing an expiration date shall not be dispensed for use beyond the expiration date of the drug or device. Outdated drugs or devices shall be removed from dispensing stock and shall be quarantined until such drugs or devices are properly disposed of.

(6)Records. All pharmacies shall maintain supplier invoices of prescription drugs and controlled substances upon which the actual date of receipt of the drugs by the pharmacist or other responsible individual is clearly recorded. All pharmacies shall maintain supplier credit memos. Pharmacy records of invoices and credit memos shall be maintained for at least two years from the date of the record. If the original supplier invoice or credit memo is received electronically, hard-copy record is not required.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 657-8.7

Amended by IAB June 20, 2018/Volume XL, Number 26, effective 7/25/2018