The Pharmacy - Equipment

Question 1

Type of Prescription Balance Required?

Answer 1

Not Specified.

Question 2

Other Equipment Required

Answer 2

• Fridge (unless no fridge Rx’s)
• Sink (hot/cold water)
• Proper lighting/ventilation
• Tempearture/humidity levels appropriate for drug storage (log)

Reference Library (Categories):
* Iowa Laws, Rules, and Regulations
* Patient Information
* Drug Interactions
* General Information
* Drug Equivalency
* Natural/Herbal Medicines
* Poison Control # (readily accessible)
* Additional references to meet needs of patients served

Question 3

Special Rules on Automated Dispensing Cabinets?

Answer 3

• Policy/Procedures addresing all aspects of operation
• Bar Code Technology
• Only Pharmacist, Intern, or CPhT may stock AMDS
• AMDS outside of pharmacist supervision shall only dispense pharmacist-verified packages

Question 4

Identification Codes?

Answer 4

• Maintain a permanent log with unique initials or ID code for each employee for a minimum of 2 years.
• Must be available for inspection and copying by board representative