California Code of Regulations
Title 22 - Social Security
Division 5 - Licensing and Certification of Health Facilities, Home Health Agencies, Clinics, and Referral Agencies
Chapter 9 - Psychiatric Health Facilities
Article 3 - Services
Section 77079.11 - Pharmaceutical Services-Medication Distribution System
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024
(a) In facilities utilizing a unit dose medication system, there shall be at least a 24-hour supply of all patient medications on hand at all times, except those drugs which are to be discontinued within the 24-hour period. Drugs that are a part of a unit dose medication system shall not exceed a 48-hour supply.
(b) Facilities may utilize a floor stock medication system in lieu of a unit dose medication system.
1. New section filed 4-15-87; operative 5-15-87 (Register 87, No. 16).
2. Amendment of section heading, section and NOTE filed 5-7-99; operative 6-6-99 (Register 99, No. 19).
Note: Authority cited: Section 1275, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 1275.1, Health and Safety Code; Sections 650 and 651, Business and Professions Code.
