- (1) Mental Health pharmacies are licensed by the Alabama State Board of Pharmacy and are staffed, either part-time or full-time, by a pharmacist registered in Alabama.
- (2) The registered pharmacist, as the legally responsible person, shall compound (fill) and/or dispense all prescriptions (Act 205, Sections 8 and 10). Physicians may personally compound and dispense or supply their consumers drugs and medicines for their use (Act 205, Section 32). Such drugs and medicines should be for bona fide emergencies and not exceed a three-day supply.
- (3) The State office must be advised of any changes in key personnel involved with the Indigent Drug Program, and appropriate in-service training by the Coordinator of Community Pharmacy Services will be available, if needed.
- (4) Adequate clerical support must be provided to insure that the necessary reports, records, etc., are executed.
Author: Division of Mental Illness, DMH/MR
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, §46-12.
History: Repealed and Replaced: Filed October 28, 1998; effective December 3, 1998.