N.M. Code R. § 16.19.18.9
Requirements for Operation of a Nuclear Pharmacy
Effective Nov 18, 2025State of New Mexico
- A. A nuclear pharmacy shall meet the requirements of 16.19.6 NMAC of the Board, except as provided for in this section.
- B. A qualified nuclear pharmacist shall be in personal attendance when the nuclear pharmacy is open for business.
- C. A nuclear pharmacy shall meet minimum space requirements established for all pharmacies in the state (see 16.19.6.10 NMAC, with the exception that the space may be interrupted).
- D. The nuclear pharmacy shall maintain records of procurement, inventory and disposition of all radioactive drugs and other radioactive materials.
- E. A nuclear pharmacy shall have a current copy (paper or electronic) of city, state, and federal regulations governing the safe storage, handling, use, dispensing, transport and disposal of radiopharmaceuticals.
- F. A nuclear pharmacy shall have the minimum equipment, accessories and space as necessary for the manufacture of radiopharmaceuticals as specified by the Federal Atomic Energy Commission, the Federal Food and Drug Administration, the U.S. Public Health Service regulations and the New Mexico Radiation Protection Act administered by the Environmental Improvement Agency.
G. A nuclear pharmacy shall operate in conformance with the United States Pharmacopeia General Chapters: <825> Radiopharmaceuticals – Preparation, Compounding, Dispensing, and Repackaging, and all other applicable chapters numbered 1000 or less.
[5/20/1994; 16.19.18.9 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 19.18.9, 3/30/2002; A, 12/17/2019; A, 11/18/2025]