Iowa Administrative Rules (Last Updated: December 07, 2016) |
Department 641. Public Health Department |
Division 657. Pharmacy Board |
Chapter 23. LONG-TERM CARE PHARMACY PRACTICE |
Section 657.23.16. Destruction of outdated and improperly labeled drugs.
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The pharmacy, pursuant to rule 657—8.3(155A) and in consultation with a facility representative, shall have written policies and procedures to ensure that all discontinued, outdated, deteriorated, or improperly labeled drugs and all containers with worn, illegible or missing labels are destroyed or disposed of so as to render them unusable. Drugs shall be destroyed by means that will ensure protection against unauthorized possession or use.
[ARC 1961C, IAB 4/15/15, effective 5/20/15]