(1) As used in this section:
- (a)
- (b) "Automated pharmacy system" means a mechanical system that delivers prescribed over-the-counter and legend drugs, and controlled substances received from a pharmacy licensed in Kentucky that maintains transaction information; and "Residential hospice facility" means a facility licensed under KRS Chapter 216B that provides residential skilled nursing care, pain management, and treatment for acute and chronic conditions for terminally ill patients.
- (2) Nothing in this chapter shall preclude a residential hospice facility from obtaining pharmacy services from a pharmacy through the use of an automated pharmacy system in accordance with KRS 315.295 and related administrative regulations promulgated by the Kentucky Board of Pharmacy. A residential hospice facility and the pharmacy providing pharmacy services shall comply with the reporting requirements of this chapter.
Effective: July 12, 2006
History: Created 2006 Ky. Acts ch. 153, sec. 4, effective July 12, 2006.