California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 3 - Skilled Nursing Facilities
Article 3 - Required Services
Section 72353 - Pharmaceutical Service-General
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) Arrangements shall be made to assure that pharmaceutical services are available to provide patients with prescribed drugs and biologicals.
(b) Dispensing, labeling, storage and administration of drugs and biologicals shall be in conformance with state and federal laws.
(c) If a pharmacy is located on the premises, the pharmacy shall be licensed by the California State Board of Pharmacy and approved by the Department. The pharmacy shall not serve the general public unless a separate public entrance or a separate public serving window is utilized. Pharmacies located on the licensed premises of skilled nursing facilities shall be opened for inspection upon the request of an authorized Department representative.
(d) The facility shall not accept money, goods or services free or below cost from any pharmacist or pharmacy as compensation or inducement for referral of business to any pharmacy.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 208(a) and 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1276, Health and Safety Code; Sections 650 and 651, Business and Professions Code.
