In a pharmacy , prepackaging and repackaging may be done only by a pharmacist . A n intern or a technician may perform prepackaging and repackaging under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. All packaged drugs may be dispensed or distributed only from the premises where the drugs are prepackaged or repackaged. Such drugs may only be distributed to a location that is under the same ownership as, or is affiliated with , the premises where drugs are prepackaged or repackaged. Any container used for prepackaging or repackaging must meet United States Pharmacopeia compendium requirements. A drug's packaging must meet the requirements of § 20:51:13:02.01 for the drug to be returned for credit or redispensing.

1. (1) "Prepackaged," means to prepare a drug in a container for dispensing, prior to the receipt of an order. The packaging may be in a unit dose, single dose, or unit of issue package for use in a unit dose dispensing system, in a container suitable for a traditional dispensing system, or in a customized patient drug package; and
2. (2) "Repackaged," means to prepare a unit dose, single dose, unit of issue package, customized patient drug package, or traditional dispensing system package for dispensing pursuant to an existing order.

For purposes of this section:

Source: 29 SDR 37, effective September 26, 2002 ; 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024 .

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

Law Implemented: SDCL 3 6-11-2.2 .

Prior versions effective: 2002-09-26.