Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM
Title 172 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL LICENSURE
Chapter 120 - LICENSURE OF OPTOMETRISTS
Section 172-120-009 - DISPENSING MEDICATED CONTACT LENSES

Universal Citation: 172 NE Admin Rules and Regs ch 120 ยง 009

Current through September 17, 2024

Prior to dispensing a contact lens containing a pharmaceutical agent, the optometrist must assure that a legible prescription label is affixed to the container. Such prescription label shall contain the following information:

(A) Name, address, and telephone number of the doctor's office;

(B) Serial number of the prescription;

(C) Name of the pharmaceutical agent contained in the contact lens;

(D) Strength of the pharmaceutical agent contained in the contact lens, if applicable;

(E) Directions for use;

(F) Quantity of contact lens containing a pharmaceutical agent in the container;

(G) Any cautionary statements contained in the prescription;

(H) Name of the patient;

(I) Name of the prescriber; and

(J) Dosage form of the pharmaceutical agent.

009.01 STORAGE OF CONTACT LENSES WITH A PHARMACEUTICAL AGENT. The optometrist shall provide equipment for the storage of contact lenses containing a pharmaceutical agent in a manner that meets the manufacturer's labeled requirements or in the absence of manufacturer's requirements in accordance with those listed in this chapter .

(A) Those requiring a freezer must be stored between -4 and +14 degrees Fahrenheit ;

(B) Those requiring refrigeration must be stored between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit ;

(C) Those requiring storage in a cool place must be stored between 46 and 59 degrees Fahrenheit, or under refrigeration, between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit, unless otherwise specified and;
(i) For drugs, devices, or biologicals requiring a storage temp under -4 degrees Fahrenheit the temperature of the storage location must be within plus or minus 10 degrees;

(D) Those requiring storage at controlled room temperature must be stored between 59 and 86 degrees Fahrenheit ;

(E) Other labeled storage instruction for contact lenses containing a pharmaceutical agent must be followed.

(F) Contact lenses containing a pharmaceutical agent stored in refrigerator must be kept in a compartment separate from staff food or beverages.

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