Section 338.3053. Centralized prescription processing; requirements.

(1) In addition to complying with the requirements of section 17753 of the code, a pharmacy may perform centralized prescription processing services or outsource these services to another pharmacy. Pharmacies that perform or outsource prescription processing services shall meet all of the following requirements:

(a)  Be licensed by the Michigan board of pharmacy.

(b)   Share sufficient patient and drug information to minimize the possibility of an adverse drug event.

(c)      Maintain prescription information or an equivalent record,  as prescribed in section 17752(1) of the code, and the records required in R 338.3054 of this part, for 5 years. A centralized prescription processing center and an originating pharmacy shall ensure that the information is readily retrievable within 48 hours after the board's agent makes a request for the information. If the records are maintained in a digital format, a printed copy shall be made available immediately to the board's agent upon request.

(2)   A pharmacy engaging in centralized prescription processing shall  be responsible for each function of the prescription's processing performed  by that pharmacy.

(3)   A delivering pharmacist shall be responsible for complying with R 338.490(4) regarding patient counseling.

(4)    The prescription label for a prescription that was filled by a centralized prescription processing center shall identify each pharmacy that was involved in preparing and delivering a prescription.   A  centralized prescription processing center may be identified on a prescription label by use of a unique identifier that is recognized by the delivering pharmacist. As used in this subrule, "unique identifier" means a unique combination of letters, numbers, or symbols that allows the delivering pharmacy to identify the specific centralized prescription processing center involved in the processing of the prescription. A centralized prescription processing center shall create and maintain a unique identifier and shall communicate the unique identifier to all pharmacies that use its services.

(5)   A prescription that was not delivered to a patient may be transferred back to the pharmacy that filled the prescription, provided that the transfer records are maintained. A centralized prescription processing center and an originating pharmacy shall establish procedures for the disposition of prescription medication that was not delivered to patients. This medication may be returned to stock and may be re-delivered without constituting a violation of R 338.472(1).

(6)   A pharmacy that performs or contracts for centralized prescription services shall comply with the procedures described in its policies and procedures manual, as provided in section 17753(2) of the code.

History: 2008 AACS.