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Board of Pharmacy
Mandate 690

Mandate Information
Mandate Title:
Repackaging for PACE facilites
Purpose of legislation
This bill provides that prescription drug orders dispensed to a patient and delivered to a program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE) facility licensed by the Department of Medical Assistance Services may be stored, retained, and repackaged at the facility on behalf of a patient for subsequent delivery or administration The bill requires that repackaging of dispensed prescription drugs retained by the PACE facility be performed by a pharmacist, pharmacy technician, nurse, or other person who has successfully completed a Board-approved training program for such purpose. The bill directs the Board of Pharmacy to promulgate regulations related to training, packaging, labeling, and recordkeeping for such repackaging.
Legislation mandating a change Chap 505 (2015)
VAC chapters to be amended
18 vac 110 - 20 : Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Associated Regulatory Actions
Action 4453: Repackaging at PACE sites
Latest Stage: Fast-Track
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