20:51:17:02.  Procedures for distributing or dispensing drugs in automated mechanical distribution and automated prescription dispensing device. 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.

    General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11(5).

    Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11-2.2, 36-11-34, 36-11-46.4, 36-11-46.6.