South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-108 - STANDARDS FOR LICENSING FREESTANDING OR MOBILE TECHNOLOGY
Sec2 61-108.1000 - MEDICATION MANAGEMENT
Section 61-108.1000.1007 - Disposition of Medications (I)
Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-108.1000.1007
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024
A. Medications shall not be retained in stock after the expiration date on the label and no contaminated or deteriorated medications shall be maintained. Expired, damaged, or deteriorated medications and biologicals shall be disposed of in the following manner:
1. When
noncontrolled legend medications are destroyed, the following shall be
documented: date of destruction, medication name, strength, quantity, mode of
destruction, and the name of the individual performing the destruction and a
witness. The medications may also be disposed of by returning them to the
dispensing pharmacy and obtaining a receipt from the pharmacy.
2. The destruction of controlled substances
shall be accomplished pursuant to the requirements of R.61-4.
B. Destruction records shall be retained by the facility for at least two years or until the Department's Division of Health Licensing's next inspection.
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