Mont. Admin. r. 24.174.807

Current through Register Vol. 23, December 6, 2024
Rule 24.174.807 - CLOSURE OF A PHARMACY
(1) Upon permanent closure of a pharmacy or other facility licensed by the board, the original license becomes void.
(2) Whenever a facility permanently closes, the owner shall notify the board of the closing no later than 15 days prior to the anticipated date of closing. The notice shall be submitted in writing and shall include the following information:
(a) the date of closure;
(b) the names and addresses of the persons who will have custody of the closing pharmacy's:
(c) the names and addresses of any persons who will acquire any prescription drugs from the closing facility, if known at the time the notice is filed; and
(d) the name and phone number of the property owner.
(3) No later than 15 days after the facility has closed, the owner shall submit to the board written confirmation that:
(a) all prescription drugs have been either:
(i) destroyed; or
(ii) transferred to an authorized person(s), including the names and addresses of the person(s) to whom the prescription drugs were transferred.
(b) controlled substances were transferred, including:
(i) names and addresses of the person(s) to whom the substances were transferred;
(ii) the substances transferred;
(iii) the amount of each substance transferred; and
(iv) the date on which the transfer took place.
(c) the DEA registration and all unused DEA 222 forms (order forms) were returned to the DEA;
(d) all facility labels and blank prescriptions which were in the possession of the facility were destroyed;
(e) all signs and symbols indicating the presence of the facility have been removed; and
(f) all contents of medication collection receptacles or disposal kiosks, if any, have been shipped and the containers have been removed.

Mont. Admin. r. 24.174.807

NEW, 2007 MAR p. 1936, Eff. 11/22/07; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 2219, Eff. 9/21/2024

AUTH: 37-7-201, MCA; IMP: 37-7-201, 37-7-321, MCA