Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 480-10A-.06 - Information Systems, Record Keeping, and PDMP Compliance
(1) The originating
and central fill pharmacies must share common electronic files or have
appropriate technology to allow secure access to sufficient information
necessary or required to process and dispense the prescription.
(2) The originating pharmacy shall be
responsible for maintaining compliance with the Prescription Drug Monitoring
Program for all qualifying prescriptions pursuant to O.C.G.A. §
16-13-59 including those filled utilizing central fill services.
(3) The record keeping of prescriptions
processed utilizing central fill services must comply with all federal and
state laws, rules, and regulations.
(4) The originating pharmacy must have a
pharmacist, pharmacy intern, pharmacy extern, or pharmacy technician sign for
the receipt of all prescriptions received from the central fill pharmacy.
(a) Such receipts must be maintained as a
part of the prescription record. Receipts shall include the date of receipt,
the method of delivery (private, common, or contract carrier) and the name of
the originating pharmacy employee accepting delivery.
(b) The pharmacist on duty at the originating
pharmacy must verify the receipt of all controlled substances.
(5) The originating pharmacy is
responsible for maintaining records of the processing of all prescriptions
entered into their information system including prescriptions filled at a
central fill pharmacy.
(a) The information
system must have the ability to audit the activities of the individuals at the
central fill pharmacy filling the originating pharmacy's
prescriptions.
Notes
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