4729-15-02. Responsibility for nuclear pharmacy

A nuclear pharmacist shall maintain supervision and control of radiopharmaceuticals as provided in division (B) of section 4729.55 of the Revised Code.

(A) The responsible nuclear pharmacist whose name appears on the terminal distributor of dangerous drugs license shall sign the license and shall maintain the license in a readily available place in the principal location of the business.

(B) The responsible nuclear pharmacist is responsible for maintaining adequate supervision and control over the dangerous drugs acquired and dispensed by the terminal distributor of dangerous drugs and maintaining all records required by this chapter and federal law to be kept at the establishment or place described in the license.

(C) If there is a change in the responsible nuclear pharmacist, the board of pharmacy shall be notified within thirty days thereof of the date of change and the name of the new responsible nuclear pharmacist.

(1) This notice to the board of pharmacy shall be made by completing, signing, and returning the form supplied by the board by regular mail or by verified facsimile transmission.

(2) A complete inventory of the controlled substances on hand shall be taken, pursuant to federal regulations, with the new responsible nuclear pharmacist. The new responsible nuclear pharmacist shall be responsible for the accuracy of this inventory.

R.C. 119.032 review dates: 09/03/2014 and 06/29/2019
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4729.26
Rule Amplifies: 4729.54, 4729.55, 4729.57
Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/1978, 9/1/1989, 7/1/1994, 1/1/2004, 01/01/2009

Prior History: (Effective: 01/01/2009
R.C. 119.032 review dates: 09/26/2008 and 12/01/2013
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4729.26
Rule Amplifies: 4729.54, 4729.55, 4729.57
Prior Effective Dates: 4/1/1978, 9/1/1989, 7/1/1994, 1/1/2004 )