Oklahoma Administrative Code
Title 535 - Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy
Chapter 15 - Pharmacies
Subchapter 3 - Pharmacies
Section 535:15-3-4 - Physical requirements for pharmacies

Universal Citation: OK Admin Code 535:15-3-4

Current through Vol. 42, No. 1, September 16, 2024

The following are physical requirements for pharmacies:

(1) Size. The prescription department shall occupy no less than 125 square feet and shall be in a commercial location and not in a personal dwelling or residence.

(2) Sanitary facilities. There shall be installed the proper sanitary facilities which shall include a sink with hot (minimum 104 degrees F) and cold running water separate from the restroom facilities.

(3) Library. There shall be the necessary library which has been prescribed and standardized by the Board in Section 535:15-3-6.

(4) Refrigeration. There shall be sufficient refrigeration facilities to store all necessary biologicals, injectables, suppositories and other products requiring refrigeration. This refrigerator shall be entirely separate from the storage of any food products in open packages.

(5) Exempt narcotic book. There shall be a book suitable for the registration of all sales of exempt narcotics if such are sold or dispensed.

(6) Poison Book. There shall be a book suitable for the registration of all sales of poisons in accordance with applicable laws if such are sold or dispensed.

(7) E-Prescribing of Controlled Substances (EPCS). Any pharmacy that dispenses controlled dangerous substances shall have computer software that supports EPCS by January 1, 2019.

(8) Security. There shall be an electronic alarm and video recording system in place to provide protection against theft and diversion.

Amended at 17 Ok Reg 2626, eff 7-1-00; Amended at 27 Ok Reg 2249, eff 7-11-10

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