Definitions
73. (1) Every pharmacy shall be provided with, (a) a supply of hot and cold water adequate for the efficient operation of the pharmacy; (b) facilities for washing utensils used in the preparation, service or storage of drugs; (c) separate hand-washing facilities available for employees and located in a convenient location in the pharmacy; (d) a system for filing prescriptions; (e) a typewriter in good working condition; (f) a prescription counter adequate for the efficient operation of the prescription laboratory with not less than 1.12 square metres of free working space; (g) a refrigerator for the exclusive storage of drugs requiring refrigeration; (h) sufficient containers for storing refuse in a sanitary manner; and (i) the compounding and dispensing equipment set out in the following Table: TABLE  Item

Equipment

Minimum Number Required

Specifications


1.

Prescription Balance

1

Class “A” with sensibility reciprocal of 10 mg., and with lid which allows draft-free weighing to be made when the lid is closed.


2.

Weights, Metric

1 set

From 10 mg. to 50 mg. where not an integral part of the prescription balance.


3.

Graduates, Metric

3

One each of 10 ml., 25 ml. and 100 ml.


4.

Mortars and Pestles

 

Glass or earthenware,


 

 

1

60 ml. or 120 ml.


 

 

1

240 ml.


 

 

1

480 ml.


5.

Spatulas

3

Stainless steel, one each of small, medium and large: 


 

 

1

Non-metal.


6.

Funnels

2

Glass or plastic, one each of small (approximately 7.62 cm. diameter) and large (approximately 15.24 cm. diameter).


7.

Stirring Rods

2

Glass or plastic.


8.

Ointment Slab, Pill Tile

1

 


 

or Parchment Paper

1 book

 


9.

Prescription Numbering Device

1 (j) a quantity of the following consumable material sufficient for the efficient operation of the pharmacy: 1. Bottles with caps. 2. Tablet vials (glass or plastic with caps). 3. Labels. 4. Filter papers. 5. Weighing papers. 6. Ointment jars with caps. 7. Distilled or de-ionized water. 8. Dropper bottles. 9. Child-resistant packages; (k) a library including as a minimum, the following texts, pharmacopoeias, periodicals and other books: 1. A current edition of, i. A Compendium of Pharmaceutical Specialties. ii. A Drug Interaction Publication. iii. A Pharmacology or Therapeutics Text. iv. Parts I and VI of the Health Disciplines Act and the regulations and amendments. v. The Narcotic Control Act (Canada), the regulations thereunder and amendments. vi. The Food and Drugs Act (Canada), the regulations thereunder and amendments, pertinent to the sale of drugs, devices and vitamins. 2. A current edition or edition immediately preceding the current edition of, i. A Pharmaceutics Text. ii. A Dispensatory. iii. A Medical Dictionary; and (l) a telephone that is listed in the local telephone directory. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 551, s. 73 (1). (2) Only a potable water supply shall be used in any room where drugs are prepared, compounded, dispensed or stored. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 551, s. 73 (2). (3) All drugs stored in a pharmacy shall be stored on or in shelves, drawers or fixtures provided for that purpose. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 551, s. 73 (3). (4) Every pharmacy shall maintain, (a) furniture, equipment and appliances used in the interior of the pharmacy so that thorough cleaning of all areas is possible; (b) in a clean and sanitary condition, (i) all furniture, equipment and appliances, and (ii) all rooms in the pharmacy, whether used for the storage, compounding or dispensing of drugs or not; and (c) the painting and decorating of the interior and exterior of the pharmacy in good condition. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 551, s. 73 (4). (5) Every room where drugs are prepared, compounded, dispensed or stored in a pharmacy shall be kept free from materials and equipment not regularly used in the room. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 551, s. 73 (5). (6) Refrigerators for the storage of drugs in a pharmacy shall, (a) be maintained at a temperature between 1.3o Celsius and 10o Celsius; (b) be kept clean and in a sanitary condition; and (c) be located in an area not accessible to the public. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 551, s. 73 (6). (7) All refuse and waste materials in a pharmacy, (a) shall be removed from the premises at least twice weekly and more often if necessary to maintain a sanitary condition; and (b) contained in filled containers shall be removed from any room in which drugs are prepared, compounded, dispensed or stored. R.R.O. 1990, Reg. 551, s. 73 (7).