Utah Code 58-17b-612. Supervision — Pharmacist-in-charge
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Terms Used In Utah Code 58-17b-612
- board: means the Utah State Board of Pharmacy created in Section
58-17b-201 . See Utah Code 58-17b-102 - Division: means the Division of Professional Licensing created in Section
58-1-103 . See Utah Code 58-1-102 - Out-of-state mail service pharmacy: means a pharmaceutical facility located outside the state that is licensed and in good standing in another state, that:(42)(a) ships, mails, or delivers by any lawful means a dispensed legend drug to a patient in this state pursuant to a lawfully issued prescription;(42)(b) provides information to a patient in this state on drugs or devices which may include, but is not limited to, advice relating to therapeutic values, potential hazards, and uses; or(42)(c) counsels pharmacy patients residing in this state concerning adverse and therapeutic effects of drugs. See Utah Code 58-17b-102
- Pharmacist: means an individual licensed by this state to engage in the practice of pharmacy. See Utah Code 58-17b-102
- Pharmacist-in-charge: means a pharmacist currently licensed in good standing who accepts responsibility for the operation of a pharmacy in conformance with all laws and rules pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of drugs, and who is personally in full and actual charge of the pharmacy and all personnel. See Utah Code 58-17b-102
- Pharmacy: means any place where:
(51)(a) drugs are dispensed;(51)(b) pharmaceutical care is provided;(51)(c) drugs are processed or handled for eventual use by a patient; or(51)(d) drugs are used for the purpose of analysis or research. See Utah Code 58-17b-102- Pharmacy intern: means an individual licensed by this state to engage in practice as a pharmacy intern. See Utah Code 58-17b-102
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Supervising pharmacist: means a pharmacist who is overseeing the operation of the pharmacy during a given day or shift. See Utah Code 58-17b-102
(1)(a) Any pharmacy, except a wholesaler, distributor, out-of-state mail service pharmacy, or class E pharmacy, shall be under the general supervision of at least one pharmacist licensed to practice in Utah. One pharmacist licensed in Utah shall be designated as the pharmacist-in-charge, whose responsibility it is to oversee the operation of the pharmacy.(1)(b) Notwithstanding Subsection 58-17b-102(70), a supervising pharmacist does not have to be in the pharmacy or care facility but shall be available via a telepharmacy system for immediate contact with the supervised pharmacy technician or pharmacy intern if:(1)(b)(i) the pharmacy is located in an area of need as defined by the division, in consultation with the board, by rule made in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act;(1)(b)(ii) the supervising pharmacist described in Subsection (1)(a) is not available;(1)(b)(iii) the telepharmacy system maintains records and files quarterly reports as required by division rule to assure that patient safety is not compromised; and(1)(b)(iv) the arrangement is approved by the division in collaboration with the board.(1)(c) Subsection (1)(b) applies to a pharmacy that is located in a hospital only if the hospital is controlled by a local board that owns no more than two hospitals; and(1)(d) A supervising pharmacist may not supervise more than two pharmacies simultaneously under Subsection (1)(b).(2) Each out-of-state mail service pharmacy shall designate and identify to the division a pharmacist holding a current license in good standing issued by the state in which the pharmacy is located and who serves as the pharmacist-in-charge for all purposes under this chapter.