N.M. Code R. § 16.19.7.12 – Drug Information

A. The pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for provision of drug information to the staff and patients of the healthcare facility. The pharmacist-in-charge shall be responsible for providing in-service education to the facility's professional staff. In-service activities shall be documented.
B. The pharmacist-in-charge is responsible for maintaining up-to-date reference materials or electronic access to reference publications commensurate with the scope of practice. At a minimum, these references will include the current editions of:
1. (1) a drug interactions text;
2. (2) an injectable drug text;
3. (3) a general drug information text; and
4. (4) New Mexico Pharmacy Law and Rules and Regulations and all available revisions.
C. The telephone number of a regional Poison and Drug Information Center shall be posted in all areas where medications are stored.
[8/16/1999; 16.19.7.12 NMAC - Rn, 16 NMAC 19.7.12, 3/30/2002]