1. A. A pharmacist who is authorized by the Board and acting in good faith, may sell and dispense radiopharmaceuticals pursuant to the order of a physician who is authorized by state or federal law to possess and administer radiopharmaceuticals for the treatment or diagnosis of disease.

2. B. When an authorized nuclear pharmacist dispenses a radioactive medical material, he shall assure that the outer container (shield) of the radiopharmaceutical shall bear the following information:

   1. 1. The name and address of the nuclear pharmacy;
   2. 2. The name of the prescriber (authorized user);
   3. 3. The date of dispensing;
   4. 4. The serial number assigned to the radiopharmaceutical order;
   5. 5. The standard radiation symbol;
   6. 6. The name of the diagnostic procedure;
   7. 7. The words "Caution: Radioactive Material";
   8. 8. The name of the radionuclide;
   9. 9. The amount of radioactivity and the calibration date and time;
   10. 10. The expiration date and time;
   11. 11. In the case of a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, the patient's name or the words "Per Physician's Order"; and
   12. 12. In the case of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical, the patient's name.

3. C. Orders for radiopharmaceuticals, whether written or verbal, shall include at least the following information:

   1. 1. The name of the institution or facility and the name of the person transmitting the order;
   2. 2. The date that the radiopharmaceutical will be needed and the calibration time;
   3. 3. The name or generally recognized and accepted abbreviation of the radiopharmaceutical;
   4. 4. The dose or activity of the radiopharmaceutical at the time of calibration; and
   5. 5. In the case of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical or a radiopharmaceutical blood product, the name of the patient shall be obtained prior to dispensing.

2000, c. 861.