Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part LIII - Pharmacists
Chapter 18 - Correctional Center Pharmacy
Section LIII-1819 - Medication Use Procedures
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. The pharmacist shall review the practitioner's medical order or prescription prior to dispensing or otherwise provide access to the initial dose of the medication, except in cases of emergency.
B. All drugs dispensed by the pharmacy or held for administration to offenders at the facility shall be packaged in appropriate containers that comply with the relevant standards of the USP.
C. The compounding of drug preparations shall comply with the relevant standards of the USP, as well as the provisions of Sections 2531 of this Part.
D. All drugs dispensed by the pharmacy, intended for use within the correctional center, shall be labeled as to identify the offender's name and location as well as the drug name and strength. Further, compounded preparations shall include the expiration date or beyond-use date, initials of the preparer, and initials of the pharmacist performing the final check on the label.
E. Drugs dispensed by the correctional center pharmacy may be returned to that correctional center pharmacy for reuse, in accordance with good professional practice procedures, subject to the following limitations.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 37:1226.3.
