Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 24 - Occupational and Professional Licenses, Division of
Rule 24.36.01 - RULES OF THE IDAHO STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
Subchapter C - DRUG OUTLET PRACTICE STANDARDS
Section 24.36.01.302 - DRUG OUTLETS THAT DISPENSE DRUGS TO PATIENTS WITHOUT AN ONSITE PHARMACIST OR PRESCRIBER
Current through September 2, 2024
A drug outlet that dispenses drugs to patients in Idaho that does not have a pharmacist or prescriber onsite to perform or supervise pharmacy operations must comply with the following requirements:
01. Security and Access. Maintain adequate video surveillance of the facility and retain a high quality recording for a minimum of thirty (30) days.
02. Technology. The video or audio communication system used to counsel and interact with each patient or patient's caregiver, must be clear, secure, and HIPAA-compliant.
03. Technical Limitation Closure. The drug outlet must be, or remain, closed to the public if any component of the surveillance or video and audio communication system is malfunctioning, until system corrections or repairs are completed.
04. Exemption for Self-Service Systems. A self-service ADS that is operating as a drug outlet is exempt from the video surveillance requirement and the self-inspection requirement of this rule. In addition, if counseling is provided by an onsite prescriber or pharmacist, a self-service ADS is exempt from the video and audio communication system requirements of this rule.
05. Exemption for Veterinarians. Veterinarians practicing in accordance with their Idaho practice act are exempt from this rule.
Effective March 28, 2023
