A pharmacist filling a prescription for a controlled or noncontrolled legend drug shall attach to each container a label showing the date, the name, address, and telephone number of the pharmacy; the serial number of the prescription; the name of the prescriber; the name of the patient; the directions for, and precautions, if any, when using the drug; the name, strength, and quantity of the drug; the number of refills remaining; and the initials of the dispensing pharmacist.

All drugs dispensed for a specific nursing facility patient, including over-the-counter medications, are considered prescription medications and must be labeled as required in § 44:73:08:04.

Source: 8 SDR 101, effective February 28, 1982; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 26 SDR 92, effective January 6, 2000 ; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11 (1).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11- 46.6 .

Prior versions effective: 2000-01-06.