Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-03-.07
A pharmacist is permitted one (1) temporary absence for a period not exceeding one (1) hour per day. During the absence of a pharmacist from the pharmacy practice site, a sign containing the words "pharmacist not on duty" must be conspicuously displayed in the pharmacy practice site. It shall be unlawful to fail or refuse to display the required sign in a conspicuous place when a pharmacist is absent. No medical or prescription order may be compounded or dispensed during the absence of a pharmacist. Additionally, during the absence of the pharmacist the prescription department shall be closed off by physical barrier from floor to ceiling.
Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1140-03-.07
Authority: T.C.A. §§ 63-10-404(4),(11),(19),(26),(28), and (34), and 63-10-504(b)(1) and (2)(j).