- 1. Not dispense schedule II controlled substances that are opioids.
- 2. Not dispense a drug unless the drug is obtained from a manufacturer or distributor licensed in any state or jurisdiction;
- 3. Ensure that a drug or device is dispensed only to a patient being treated by the podiatrist;
4. Before dispensing a drug, provide a patient with a written prescription order that:
- a. Contains the following statement in bold type: “This prescription may be filled by the prescribing podiatrist or by a pharmacy of your choice,” and
- b. Is signed by the podiatrist;
- 5. Directly supervise each individual involved in preparing a drug that is dispensed;
6. Ensure that a drug is:
- a. Dispensed in a prepackaged container or in a light resistant container with a consumer safety cap; and
b. Labeled with the following information:
- i. The podiatrist’s name, address, and telephone number;
- ii. The date the drug is dispensed;
- iii. The patient’s name; and
- iv. The name, strength of the drug, and directions for the drug’s use;
- 7. Ensure that the original prescription order for a drug is countersigned and dated by the individual who prepared the drug for dispensing;
8. Before a drug or device is dispensed to a patient:
- a. Review the drug or device to ensure compliance with the prescription order;
b. Ensure the patient is informed of the following:
- i. The name of the drug or device,
- ii. Directions for taking the drug or using the device,
- iii. Precautions for the drug or device, and
- iv. Directions for storing the drug or device;
9. Document in the medical record the following for each patient:
- a. Name of the drug or device dispensed,
- b. Strength of the drug dispensed,
- c. Date the drug or device is dispensed, and
- d. Therapeutic reasons for dispensing the drug or device;
10. Maintain an inventory record for each drug that contains:
- a. Name of the drug,
- b. Strength of the drug,
- c. Date the drug was received by the podiatrist,
- d. Amount of the drug received by the podiatrist,
- e. Name of the manufacturer and distributor of the drug, and
- f. A unique identifying number provided by the manufacturer or distributor of the drug;
11. Store a drug in a locked cabinet or room and:
- a. Establish a written policy for access to the locked cabinet or room, and
- b. Make the written policy available to the Board or its authorized agent with within 72 hours of a Board request;
12. Ensure that a drug is stored at temperatures recommended by the manufacturer of
the drug; and
13. Maintain a dispensing log, separate from the inventory record for each drug
- a. Name of the drug,
- b. Strength of the drug,
- c. Amount of the drug,
- d. Patient’s name,
- e. Date the drug was dispensed, and
- f. The name and signature of the podiatrist who dispensed the drug.
dispensed that includes the:
A podiatrist shall:
Historical Note
Adopted effective July 27, 1995 (Supp. 95-3). Amended by final rulemaking at 9 A.A.R. 1846, effective July 19, 2003 (Supp. 03-2). Amended by final rulemaking at 26 A.A.R. 1501, effective September 6, 2020 (Supp. 20-3).