02-392-3 Me. Code R. § 15-3

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Section 392-3-15-3 - Security of Prescription Filling Area

1. Absence of Pharmacist From Prescription Filling Area

A free clinic and pharmacist on duty shall ensure that no person remains in the prescription filling area during the absence of a pharmacist from the prescription filling area other than an authorized pharmacy technician or an authorized person.

2. Dispensing of Prescriptions in the Absence of a Pharmacist

No free clinic may dispense prescription drugs pursuant to an original prescription drug order in the absence of a pharmacist from the prescription filling area. No free clinic may dispense prescription drugs pursuant to a refill prescription drug order in the absence of a pharmacist from the clinic premises.

3. Acceptance of Walk-In Prescription Drug Orders in the Absence of a Pharmacist

An authorized pharmacy technician may accept prescription drug orders from walk-in patients in the absence of a pharmacist from the prescription filling area only when the pharmacist-

A. Is taking a customary and reasonable work break;

B. Is in the vicinity of the free clinic;

C. Is not engaged in any activity that would interfere with his/her immediate availability; and

D. Is reachable by the authorized pharmacy technician during the absence.

02-392 C.M.R. ch. 3, § 15-3