Section 338.3603. Eligibility criteria; pharmacy; charitable clinics; requirements; withdrawal.

(1) To be eligible for participation in the program, a pharmacy or charitable clinic shall comply with all applicable federal and state laws, including laws applicable to the storage and distribution of drugs and the appropriate licensure standards, and shall hold an active, nonrestricted, state of Michigan license in good standing.

(2)  Participation in the program is voluntary.

(3)   A pharmacy or charitable clinic may elect to participate in the program by providing, on a form provided by the department, written notification to the department of all of the following:

(a)     The name, street address, and telephone number of the pharmacy or charitable clinic, and any state of Michigan license or registration number issued to the pharmacy or charitable clinic.

(b)    For a charitable clinic, evidence that the charitable clinic meets the requirements defined in R 338.3601(a).

(c)      The name and license number of the responsible pharmacist employed by or under contract with the pharmacy or charitable clinic.

(d)      A statement signed and dated by the responsible pharmacist indicating that the pharmacy or charitable clinic meets the eligibility requirements under this rule and shall comply with the requirements of the program.

(4)   A pharmacy or charitable clinic may withdraw from participation in the program at any time by providing written notice to the department on a form provided by the department. All of the following information shall be included on the notice of withdrawal form:

(a)    Name, address, telephone number, and state of Michigan license or registration number of pharmacy or charitable clinic.

(b)     Name and dated signature of the responsible pharmacist, attesting that the pharmacy or charitable clinic will no longer participate in the program.

(c)    Date of withdrawal.

History: 2014 AACS.