The act of transferring a drug or preparation from an original container to a new container is an act of dispensing which is restricted to a licensed pharmacist.

For purposes of this section, a container is "original" if it has been packaged by a licensed manufacturer and is labeled in compliance with federal and state law.

Source: SL 1975, ch 16, § 1; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986 ; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024; 52 SDR 27, effective September 15, 2025 .

General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11-33 .

Prior versions effective: 2024-06-02, 1986-07-01.