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(Eff. 12/3/2006, Register 180) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.32.010 AS 47.32.030 7 AAC 12.475. Drugs, chemicals, and biologicals. (a) A frontier extended stay clinic that dispenses drugs, chemicals, and biologicals must

(1) employ a pharmacist on a regular or consultant basis;

(2) procure and maintain a sufficient quantity of drugs, chemicals, and biologicals, consistent with the formulary developed and approved under 7 AAC 12.465(b)(6), to meet patient needs, including those drugs, chemicals, and biologicals listed in 7 AAC 12.485(c)(1);

(3) inventory emergency drugs, chemicals, and biologicals at least every 30 days and restock, as necessary;

(4) dispose of drugs, chemicals, and biologicals that have been discontinued or have expired;

(5) ensure that only authorized staff have access to the clinic’s stock of drugs, chemicals, and biologicals;

(6) ensure that drugs, chemicals, and biologicals are properly labeled regarding their content and strength;

(7) ensure that drugs, chemicals, and biologicals requiring refrigeration are stored separate from food; and

(8) document and evaluate prescribed drug distribution errors to

(A) prevent reoccurrence; and

(B) ensure the accuracy and adequacy of the clinic’s prescribed drug distribution system. (b) A standing order for a prescribed drug must specify the circumstances for administration, dosage, route, duration, and frequency of administration. The order must be reviewed annually and, if necessary, renewed. When a standing order is implemented for a specific patient, the person who prescribed the order must date and sign the order, and enter it into the patient’s record within three days.