02-392-3 Me. Code R. § 15-1

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 392-3-15-1 - Pharmacist in Charge

1. Generally

The activities of a free clinic shall be conducted under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist who has registered as the pharmacist in charge of that drug outlet with the board. No free clinic may operate without a pharmacist in charge.

2. Responsibilities

The pharmacist in charge is responsible legally and professionally for all activities related to the practice of pharmacy within the free clinic for which the licensee is registered as pharmacist in charge, and for the drug outlet's compliance with the provisions of the Maine Pharmacy Act, the rules of the board, and the federal laws and rules specified in Chapter 29, Section 1 of the board's rules. The responsibilities of the pharmacist in charge include, but are not limited to:

A. The drug outlet's procedures for the procurement, storage, compounding and dispensing of drugs;

B. The recordkeeping systems required in the practice of pharmacy for the purchase, sale, possession, storage and repackaging of drugs;

C. The security of the prescription filling area and its contents;

D. Ensuring that the prescription filling area is operated in conformance with good pharmaceutical practices; and

E. Notifying the board of termination of status as pharmacist in charge via letter, fax or email within 7 days of the termination.

02-392 C.M.R. ch. 3, § 15-1