1. A. The term "pharmacist-in-charge" means a pharmacist licensee in the state of New Mexico who has been designated pharmacist-in-charge pursuant to Section 61-11-15 NMSA 1978. Failure to perform any of the following duties will constitute a violation of Paragraph (1) of Subsection A of Section 61-11-20 NMSA 1978. It shall be the duty and responsibility of the pharmacist-in-charge consistent with the regulations governing professional conduct and in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations:

   1. (1) to establish for the employees of the pharmacy, written policies and procedures for procurement, storage, compounding and dispensing of drugs:

      1. (a) the procurement, storage, compounding and dispensing of drugs;
      2. (b) the operation and security for remote pharmacist drug utilization review sites where applicable;
      3. (c) error prevention and reporting procedures according to the requirements of 16.19.25.8 NMAC;
   2. (2) to supervise all of the professional employees of the pharmacy;
   3. (3) to supervise all of the non-professional employees of the pharmacy in so far as their duties relate to the sale and storage of drugs;
   4. (4) to establish and supervise the method and manner for the storing and safekeeping of drugs;
   5. (5) to establish and supervise the record keeping system for the purchase, sale, possession, storage, safekeeping and return of drugs;
   6. (6) to notify the board immediately upon his knowledge that his service as pharmacist-in-charge have been or will be terminated;
   7. (7) inform the board in writing, within 10 days, of the employment or termination of any pharmacy technician; the information shall include name and location of pharmacy, name of employee, social security number, and date of hire or termination;
   8. (8) to complete the New Mexico board of pharmacy self-assessment inspection form as provided by the board and to submit the signed and dated form with the pharmacy renewal application to the board office.
2. B. Every licensed pharmacy will be under continued daily supervision of a registered pharmacist who shall have direct control of the pharmaceutical affairs of the pharmacy.
3. C. Upon termination of the pharmacist-in-charge each pharmacy owner shall immediately designate a successor pharmacist-in-charge and immediately notify the state board of pharmacy of such designation. The owner shall request the license application form to be completed by the successor pharmacist-in-charge and filed with the board within 10 days. The failure to designate a successor pharmacist-in-charge and notify the board of such designation shall be deemed a violation of the Pharmacy Act, Section 61-11-15 NMSA 1978.

[16.19.6.9 NMAC - Rp, 16 NMAC 19.6.9, 3/30/2002; A, 6/30/2006; A, 12/15/2008]