1. A. All facilities at which prescription drugs are stored shall:

   (1) be of suitable size and construction to facilitate cleaning, maintenance and proper operations;

   (2) have storage areas designed to provide adequate lighting, ventilation, temperature, sanitation, humidity, space, equipment and security;

   (3) have a quarantine area for storage of prescriptions that are outdated, damaged, deteriorated, misbranded, counterfeit or suspected of being counterfeit or adulterated, otherwise unfit for use;

   (4) be maintained in a clean and orderly condition;

   (5) be free from infestation by insects, rodents, birds, or vermin of any kind;

   (6) be a commercial location and not a personal dwelling or residence;

   (7) provide and maintain appropriate inventory controls in order to detect and document any theft, counterfeiting or diversion of prescription drugs or devices.

2. B. Controlled substances must be isolated from non-controlled substance drugs and stored in a secure area in accordance with DEA security requirements and standards.

[16.19.35.8 NMAC - N, 11-15-10]