N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-10.6

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:39-10.6 - Written program for quality assurance

(a) A pharmacy which uses an automated medication system to fill prescriptions or medication orders shall operate according to a written program for quality assurance of the automated medication system which:

1. Requires continuous monitoring of the automated medication system;

2. Establishes mechanisms and procedures to test the accuracy of the automated medication system at least every six months and whenever any upgrade or change is made to the system;

3. Establishes a protocol for measuring the effectiveness of the automated medication system;

4. Requires the pharmacy to report to the Board each recurring error of the automated medication system. A "recurring error," for purposes of this section, means any specific type of inaccuracy within the automated medication system that occurs more than twice within a 14 day period; and

5. Requires the pharmacy to maintain all documentation relating to the written program for quality assurance for at least two years.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-10.6