Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 855 - BOARD OF PHARMACY
Division 41 - OPERATION OF PHARMACIES
Section 855-041-6550 - Secondary and Remote Storage
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 855-041-6550
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 3, March 1, 2024
(1) All drugs must be stored in designated areas to ensure proper sanitation, temperature, light, ventilation, moisture control, and security.
(2) Drugs may only be stored in nursing units when space is available for the storage, security, and preparation of drug doses. Such space must include:
(a) A locked drug cabinet or room that is
equipped so that each patient's drugs are separated physically or
electronically. Drugs may be stored in secured individual patient storage areas
or individually labeled for each patient;
(b) A container or compartment that is
permanently attached to a storage cart or the drug room in which controlled
substances can be secured;
(c)
Alcohol and other flammables must be stored in areas that meet local building
code requirements for the storage of volatiles, and such other laws and
regulations that apply.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 689.205
Stats. Implemented: ORS 689.155
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