The pharmacist shall review a resident's medication regimen at least monthly. The pharmacist shall review the resident's diagnosis, medication regimen, and any pertinent laboratory findings and dietary considerations. The pharmacist shall report potential medication therapy irregularities and make recommendations for improving the medication therapy of the resident to the attending physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner, and the administrator. The pharmacist shall document the review by preparing a monthly report of the potential irregularities and recommendations. The administrator shall retain the report in the facility for one year. A copy of the medication review must be in the resident's medical record.

The pharmaceutical service must be under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist who provides consultation and oversees all aspects of the pharmaceutical service.

Source: 15 SDR 155, effective April 20, 1989; 22 SDR 70, effective November 19, 1995; 26 SDR 96, effective January 23, 2000; 28 SDR 83, effective December 16, 2001; 38 SDR 115, effective January 9, 2012; transferred from § 44:04:08:03.01 , 42 SDR 51, effective October 13, 2015 ; 51 SDR 53, effective November 11, 2024 .

General Authority: SDCL 34-12-13 .

Law Implemented: SDCL 34-12-13 .

Prior versions effective: 2015-10-13.