The originating pharmacy and central fill pharmacy must:
- (1) Be under the same ownership or have a signed legal contract to provide central fill services;
- (2) Share a common prescription software platform, as described in § 20:51:20:04;
- (3) Ensure a pharmacist, from either pharmacy, performs a prospective drug utilization review in accordance with § 20:51:25:02 before dispensing any prescription. The identity of the pharmacist must be available to both pharmacies in the prescription record; and
- (4) Have a policy and procedure, approved by both pharmacies, that outlines each pharmacy’s role in the transaction and ensures patient safety and privacy.
Source: 50 SDR 138, effective June 2, 2024 .
General Authority: SDCL 36-11-11 (1)(3)(12).
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-11-2.2 , 36-11-68 , 36-11-69 .