N.H. Admin. Code § Ph 1203.01

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024
Section Ph 1203.01 - General Requirements for Engaging in Central Prescription Processing

A pharmacy may perform or outsource central prescription processing and handling services provided that:

(a) All pharmacies involved in the transactions pursuant to which the prescription is dispensed shall have either:
(1) The same owner; or
(2) A written contract outlining the services to be provided and the responsibilities and accountabilities of each party in fulfilling the terms of the contract in compliance with federal and state laws, regulations, and rules;
(b) The pharmacies shall share a database to allow access to information necessary or required to fill or refill a prescription drug order;
(c) All participating pharmacies located in this state shall maintain a pharmacy license for each location or if located in another state shall be registered in New Hampshire as a mail-order pharmacy according to Ph 900;
(d) All pharmacists participating in, providing, or both, central prescription processing services shall be licensed in this state or in the case of a non-resident pharmacy, the state in which the pharmacy is located; and
(e) Each pharmacy and pharmacist engaging in central prescription processing and handling shall be responsible for properly filling the prescription and complying with the requirements of Ph 706 or each relevant and applicable provision adopted by the state in which the pharmacy or pharmacist is registered or licensed. If such other state does not have a relevant or applicable provision, the owner or contract referred to in (a) above shall comply with or require compliance with the substance of Ph 706.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ph 1203.01

#9469, eff 5-16-09

Amended by Volume XXXVIII Number 10, Filed March 8, 2018, Proposed by #12484, Effective 2/24/2018, Expires 2/24/2028.