Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 8, August 1, 2024
Section 333-076-0145 - ASC Storage, Disposal and Dispensing of Drugs(1) In an ASC that does not have a pharmacy on the premises, stock quantities of prescription drugs, including local anesthetics shall be stored on the premises only when such drugs have been obtained for dispensation or administration to respective patients by a physician, dentist, podiatrist or other person authorized within the scope of his or her license to so dispense or administer such drugs. Prescribed drugs already prepared for patients in the ASC may also be stored on the premises.(2) Old medications, including special prescriptions for patients who have left the facility, shall be disposed of by incineration or other equally effective method, except narcotics and other drugs under the drug abuse law, which shall be handled in the manner prescribed by the Drug Enforcement Administration of the United States Department of Justice.(3) Drugs shall not be administered to patients unless ordered by a physician, dentist, podiatrist or individual authorized within the scope of his or her professional license to prescribe drugs; and such order shall be in writing over the physician's or other authorized individual's signature or authentication.(4) Prescription drugs dispensed by a physician shall be personally dispensed by the physician. Dispensing functions may be delegated to staff assistants when the accuracy and completeness of the prescription is verified by the physician and where no independent judgement of the staff assistant is required.(5) The dispensing physician shall label prescription drugs with the following information: (b) The name and address of the dispensing physician;(d) The name of the drug. If the dispensed drug does not have a brand name, the prescription label shall indicate the generic name of the drug dispensed along with the name of the drug distributor or manufacturer, its quantity per unit and the directions for its use stated in the prescription. However, if the drug is a compound, the quantity per unit need not be stated;(e) Cautionary statements, if any, as required by law; and(f) When applicable, and as determined by the Oregon Board of Pharmacy, an expiration date after which the patient should not use the drug.(6) Prescription drugs shall be dispensed in containers complying with the federal Poison Prevention Packaging Act unless the patient requests a noncomplying container.(7) Pharmacist and pharmacy personnel providing services to the ASC are subject to ORS chapter 689 and the rules thereunder.Or. Admin. R. 333-076-0145
HD 11-1980, f. & ef. 9-10-80; HD 25-1983(Temp), f. & ef. 12-21-83; HD 23-1985, f. & ef. 10-11-85; Renumbered from 333-023-0163(1); HD 3-1990, f. 1-8-90, cert. ef. 1-15-90, Renumbered from 333-076-0100(6); PH 26-2010, f. 12-14-10, cert. ef. 12-15-10; PH 1-2019, amend filed 01/07/2019, effective 1/7/2019Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 441.025
Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 441.025