Section 110. Minimum equipment

The licensee shall be responsible for maintaining the following equipment in the designated area:

1. A current dispensing information reference source, either hard copy or electronic;

2. A refrigerator with a monitoring thermometer, located in the selling area, if any controlled substances requiring refrigeration are maintained;

3. Equipment consistent with requirements of § 54.1-3410.2 of the Code of Virginia and USP-NF standards, if sterile products are to be prepared;

4. Prescription balances, sensitive to 15 milligrams, and weights or an electronic scale, if the licensee is engaged in dispensing activities that require the weighing of components; and

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

Historical Notes

Derived from VR530-01-2 § 3.5, eff. May 9, 1990; amended, Volume 08, Issue 13, eff. April 22, 1992; Volume 10, Issue 01, eff. November 3, 1993; Volume 17, Issue 07, eff. January 17, 2001; Volume 22, Issue 10, eff. February 22, 2006.

Statutory Authority

§§ 54.1-2400 and 54.1-3307 of the Code of Virginia.