Section 170. Required minimum equipment or resources  


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  • The PIC shall be responsible for maintaining the following:

    1. A current dispensing information reference source consistent with the scope of pharmacy practice at the location of the permitted pharmacy.

    2. A set of Prescription Balances, sensitive to 15 milligrams, and weights or an electronic scale if the pharmacy engages in dispensing activities that require the weighing of components.

    3. Other equipment, supplies, and references consistent with the pharmacy's scope of practice and with the public safety.

Historical Notes

Derived from VR530-01-1 § 3.7, eff. October 25, 1989; amended, Volume 09, Issue 04, eff. December 16, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 01, eff. November 4, 1993; Volume 11, Issue 21, eff. August 9, 1995; Volume 15, Issue 08, eff. February 3, 1999; Volume 19, Issue 19, eff. July 2, 2003; Volume 20, Issue 23, eff. August 25, 2004.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-103 and 54.1-2400 and Chapters 33 (§ 54.1-3300 et seq.) and 34 (§ 54.1-3400 et seq.) of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia.