Rule 480-25-.09. Labeling

All radiopharmaceuticals dispensed from a nuclear pharmacy shall be dispensed in appropriate containers and labeled in accordance with the following:

1. (a) The immediate inner container shall be labeled with:

   1. 1. the identifying prescription number; and
   2. 2. the name of the radioactive drug.

2. (b) In addition to any labeling standards established by law the immediate outer container shall be labeled with:

   1. 1. the name of the radionuclide;
   2. 2. the chemical form;
   3. 3. the amount of radioactive material contained, in millicuries (mCi) or microcuries (uCi);
   4. 4. if a liquid, the volume expressed in cubiccentimeters (cc) or milliliters (ml);
   5. 5. the requested calibration time and date;
   6. 6. the words "For Physician Use Only" in the absence of the name of the patient;
   7. 7. the name and address of the institution where the radiopharmaceutical will be administered;
   8. 8. the expiration date and time of the radioactive drug;
   9. 9. auxillary instructions for use, if applicable;
   10. 10. name of the procedure for which drug is intended;
   11. 11. name of prescribing practitioner;
   12. 12. The standard radiation symbol; and
   13. 13. The words "Caution - Radioactive Material".

Authority: O.C.G.A. Secs. 16-13-73, 26-3-7, 26-3-8, 26-3-17, 26-4-87, 26-4-130, 26-4-138, 26-4-174, 26-4-178.

History. Original Rule entitled "Labeling" adopted. F. Mar. 9, 1984; eff. Mar. 29, 1984.

Repealed: New Rule of same title adopted. F. June 13, 2002; eff. July 3, 2002.