An application for a license to conduct a pharmacy as specified in § 20:51:06:02 must indicate the pharmacist-in-charge. For purposes of this section, the term "pharmacist-in-charge," means a pharmacist manager or pharmacist licensed in this state who has been designated by the pharmacy owner.

1. (1) Be employed or under contract for pharmacy services at the pharmacy;
2. (2) Establish policy and procedure for the pharmacy;
3. (3) Supervise all pharmacy employees;
4. (4) Establish recordkeeping systems for the purchase, safekeeping, storage, compounding, sale, and return of drugs; and

5. (5) Establish, implement, and document an ongoing quality assurance program in order to maintain and improve facilities, equipment, personnel performance, and the provision of patient care.

   The pharmacist-in-charge shall notify the board immediately upon termination of employment. A new pharmacist-in-charge must be designated by the pharmacy owner as specified in § 20:51:06:02.

The pharmacist-in-charge must:

Source: 26 SDR 92, effective January 6, 2000 ; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024; 52 SDR 27, effective September 15, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11 (1)( 3 ).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11-32 , 36-11-34 , 36-11-37 .

Prior versions effective: 2024-06-02, 2000-01-06.