Section · Administrative Rules of South Dakota · View on sdlegislature.gov ↗
Drugs may be distributed or dispensed by an automated mechanical distribution device or by an automated prescription dispensing device under the following conditions: (1) The automated device is controlled by the pharmacist-in-charge. The pharmacist-in-charge shall develop policies and procedures to address all situations in which drugs are stocked, secured, removed, and accounted for; (2) The automated device must be stocked with a supply of drugs by a pharmacist or a person authorized by the pharmacist-in-charge. The pharmacist shall maintain electronic or written stocking, distribution, and dispensing records; (3) The pharmacist-in-charge shall designate the persons who have access to all or part of the automated device in which drugs or medicines are stored; (4) All drugs stored in the device must be correctly labeled. The label must contain the following information: (a) The name of each drug; (b) The strength of each drug; (c) The manufacturer's lot or internal control number of each drug; and (d) The expiration date of each drug; (5) When using automated mechanical or electronic devices as pharmaceutical tools, the pharmacy must arrange to provide pharmaceutical services if the device fails; and (6) Notwithstanding any provisions of this section, the pharmacist-in-charge of the pharmacy is responsible for maintaining and enforcing written procedures that establish safeguards for distributing or dispensing drugs and medicines through the automated device.
Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 22 SDR 32, effective September 14, 1995; 26 SDR 92, effective January 6, 2000; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024.