(1) A pharmacy may utilize Pharmacy Processing Automation ("PPA") to count, fill vials or compliance packaging, and label, provided the following requirements are met:

1. (a) the PPA utilizes technological verifications, such as bar code verification, electronic verification, weight verification, radio frequency identification (RFID), or another similar process, to ensure that the correct medication is dispensed; and
2. (b) if lot numbers are comingled in a single cell, the pharmacy maintains a policy and procedure to quarantine all comingled lot numbers in the event a single lot number is recalled.

(2) The pharmacy shall implement and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to the PPA that include:

1. (a) operation and maintenance;
2. (b) security;
3. (c) controlled substance accountability;
4. (d) quality assurance; and
5. (e) stocking and return activities.