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AL Code § 34-23-116 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 5 - Third Party Prescription Program.|Section 34-23-116 - Article Not Applicable to Certain Services.

Section 34-23-116Article not applicable to certain services. This article shall not apply to any services rendered pursuant to provisions of the Alabama Medicaid Program, to the Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan, or to any corporation organized under the provisions of Title 10, Chapter 4, Article 6, for establishment and operation of health care service plans. (Acts 1981, No. 81-337, p. 477, §7; Acts 1983, No. 83-637, p. 986, §§1, 2; Act 2012-478, p. 1325, §1.)
AL Code § 34-23-117 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 5 - Third Party Prescription Program.|Section 34-23-117 - No Programs to Be Instituted Until Notice Given.

Section 34-23-117No programs to be instituted until notice given. After June 27, 1981, no third party prescription programs shall be instituted in this state unless: (1) The program administrator has given written notice of the provisions of the particular program to all pharmacies in this state as defined in Section 34-23-1. (2) All pharmacies in this state as defined by Section 34-23-1 have had 30 days from the date of notice to enroll in that particular program. (Acts 1981, No. 81-337, p. 477, §8.)
AL Code § 34-23-118 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 5 - Third Party Prescription Program.|Section 34-23-118 - Compliance With Article Required of All Programs.

Section 34-23-118Compliance with article required of all programs. After June 27, 1981, no third party prescription program shall be instituted, nor shall existing agreement or contract be renewed unless they are in compliance with the provisions of this article. (Acts 1981, No. 81-337, p. 477, §11.)
AL Code § 34-23-130 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 6 - Pharmacy Technicians.|Section 34-23-130 - Definitions.

Section 34-23-130Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) PHARMACY FUNCTIONS. Those functions performed in a pharmacy department which do not require the professional judgment of a licensed pharmacist. (2) PHARMACY TECHNICIAN. An individual, other than an intern, extern, or an assistant pharmacist, who performs pharmacy functions under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. (3) SUPERVISION. The direct on-site overseeing of the performance of assigned or delegated duties or functions. (Acts 1996, No. 96-496, p. 625, §1.)
AL Code § 34-23-131 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 6 - Pharmacy Technicians.|Section 34-23-131 - Registration and Supervision; Rule Making Authority; Continuing Education.

Section 34-23-131Registration and supervision; rule making authority; continuing education. (a) A pharmacy technician shall not perform pharmacy functions or be present in the prescription department of a pharmacy unless he or she is under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist. A pharmacy technician shall not perform pharmacy functions or be present in the prescription department of a pharmacy unless he or she is registered by the board. (b) When supervision is required, a licensed pharmacist shall be jointly responsible and liable for the actions of a pharmacy technician. (c) A pharmacy technician shall register and pay a fee as determined by the board before performing any pharmacy functions. The board shall adopt rules relating to the registration of all pharmacy technicians. The registration of a pharmacy technician shall be renewable biennially in odd-numbered years upon payment of the required renewal fee. The registration of each pharmacy technician shall expire on December 31 of odd-numbered years. In order to continue to be licensed, each registered pharmacy technician shall pay a biennial renewal fee of not less than twenty dollars ($20), as determined by rule of the board, the fee being due on October 31 and delinquent after December 31 of odd-numbered years. The payment of the renewal fee shall entitle the pharmacy technician to renewal of his or her registration at the discretion of the board. If any pharmacy technician fails to pay the renewal fee as required by this subsection, he or she may be reinstated as a pharmacy technician only upon payment of a penalty of not less than ten dollars ($10) nor more than twenty dollars ($20), as determined by rule of the board, for each lapsed year and all lapsed fees for each lapsed year up to a maximum of five years of total penalties and lapsed fees. (d) In addition to any other registration requirements, a pharmacy technician shall complete three hours of continuing education annually, or six hours biennially, of which one hour per year shall be live presentation. The board may grant an extension to a pharmacy technician who fails to complete the required continuing education hours in the allotted time. A pharmacy technician who fails to complete the annual continuing education requirements shall be subject to disciplinary action by the board. (Acts 1996, No. 96-496, p. 625, §2; Act 2004-450, p. 801, §1; Act 2017-422, §1; Act 2019-128, §1.)
AL Code § 34-23-132 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 6 - Pharmacy Technicians.|Section 34-23-132 - Revocation or Suspension of Registration; Probation.

Section 34-23-132Revocation or suspension of registration; probation. The board shall revoke or suspend the registration of a pharmacy technician or place on probation a pharmacy technician for any of, but not limited to, the following reasons: (1) Willful violation of any provision of this article or the Alabama Uniform Controlled Substances Act. (2) Willful violation of any rule or regulation promulgated in accordance with this article or the Alabama Uniform Controlled Substances Act. (3) Action which threatens the public health, safety, or welfare. (4) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving moral turpitude. (5) Conviction of a felony or misdemeanor involving a drug related offense of a legend drug or controlled substance. (6) Obtaining the pharmacy technician registration by fraudulent means. (7) Violation of the laws regulating the sale or dispensing of narcotics, exempt narcotics, or drugs bearing the label "caution, federal law prohibits dispensing without prescription," or similar wording which causes the drugs to be classified as prescription legend drugs. (Acts 1996, No. 96-496, p. 625, §3.)
AL Code § 34-23-150 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-150 - Definitions.

Section 34-23-150Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (1) BOARD. The Alabama State Board of Pharmacy. (2) COMPONENT. Any ingredient used in the compounding of a drug product. (3) COMPOUNDING. The preparation, mixing, assembling, packaging, and labeling of a drug or device as the result of a licensed practitioner's prescription drug order or initiative based on the practitioner/patient/pharmacist relationship in the course of professional practice. a. Compounding may also be for the purpose of, or as incident to, research, teaching, or chemical analysis. b. Compounding includes the preparation of drugs or devices in anticipation of prescription drug orders based on routine, regularly observed prescribing patterns. c. Reconstitution of commercial products is not considered compounding for purposes of this article. (4) COMPOUNDED OVER THE COUNTER (OTC) PRODUCTS. A medical product that is prepared, packaged, and labeled in a pharmacy that can be sold by the pharmacy without a prescription. (5) MANUFACTURING. The production, preparation, propagation, conversion, or processing of a drug or device, either directly or indirectly, by extraction from substances of natural origin or independently by means of chemical or biological synthesis and includes any packaging or repackaging of the substance or substances or labeling or relabeling of its container, and the promotion and marketing of such drugs or devices. Manufacturing also includes any preparation of a drug or device that is given or sold for resale by a pharmacy, practitioner, or other person. The distribution of inordinate amounts of compounded products without a prescriber/patient/pharmacist relationship is considered manufacturing. (6) PHARMACY TECHNICIAN. A person, registered with the board, who assists the pharmacist in the practice of compounding. (7) REASONABLE AMOUNTS OF COMPOUNDED PRODUCTS IN INVENTORY. The amount that is required to meet historical dispensing needs. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §1.)
AL Code § 34-23-151 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-151 - Continuing Education; Technician Assistance; Duties of Pharmacist.

Section 34-23-151Continuing education; technician assistance; duties of pharmacist. (a) Any pharmacist who engages in drug compounding shall be proficient in compounding and shall continually expand his or her compounding knowledge by participating in seminars or studying appropriate literature, or both. (b) Pharmacy technicians may assist pharmacists in the preparation of compounds. When a written procedure for a compound is not on file at the pharmacy, a pharmacist must direct the preparation of the compound. At all times, a pharmacist shall verify the weight or volume of all active ingredients of a compound. While compounding, there shall be no more than three technicians per pharmacist. (c) A pharmacist shall have responsibility to do all of the following: (1) Verify all prescriptions. (2) Approve or reject all components of the compounded product, drug product containers, closures, and labeling. (3) Prepare and review all compounding records to assure that no errors have occurred in the compounding process. (4) Assure the proper maintenance, cleanliness, and use of all equipment used in a prescription compounding practice. (5) Assure that only personnel authorized by the supervising pharmacist shall be in the immediate vicinity of the drug compounding operation. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §2.)
AL Code § 34-23-152 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-152 - Designation and Maintenance of Compounding Area.

Section 34-23-152Designation and maintenance of compounding area. Any pharmacy engaged in compounding shall have a specifically designated and adequate area or space for the orderly compounding of prescriptions. The area used for the compounding of drugs shall be maintained in a good state of repair. The compounding area shall have cleanable surfaces to include walls, ceilings, and floors. Adequate lighting and ventilation shall be provided in all compounding areas. Potable water shall be supplied under continuous positive pressure in a plumbing system free of defects that could contribute contamination to any compounded drug product. Areas used for compounding shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §3; Act 2006-543, p. 1260, §1; Act 2006-573, p. 1506, §1.)
AL Code § 34-23-153 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-153 - Use, Maintenance, and Inspection of Compounding Equipment.

Section 34-23-153Use, maintenance, and inspection of compounding equipment. Equipment used in the compounding of drug products shall be of appropriate design and capacity, as well as suitably located to facilitate operations for its intended use, cleaning, and maintenance. Compounding equipment shall be of suitable composition so the surfaces that contact components shall not be reactive, additive, or absorptive so as to alter the purity of the product compounded. Equipment and utensils used for compounding shall be cleaned and sanitized prior to use to prevent contamination. Equipment and utensils shall be stored in a manner to protect from contamination. Automated, mechanical, electronic, limited commercial scale manufacturing, or testing equipment and other types of equipment may be used in the compounding of drug products. If such equipment is used, it shall be routinely inspected, calibrated, if necessary, or checked to ensure proper performance. Immediately prior to the initiation of compounding operations, the equipment and utensils shall be inspected by the pharmacist and determined to be suitable for use. When potent or hazardous drugs, such as antibiotics, cytotoxins, and steroid hormones, are involved, appropriate measures shall be utilized in order to prevent cross-contamination and proper disposal procedures shall be followed. Measures shall include either the dedication of equipment for such operations or the meticulous cleaning of equipment prior to its use for the preparation of other drugs. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §4.)
AL Code § 34-23-154 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-154 - Drug Components to Meet Certain Requirements.

Section 34-23-154Drug components to meet certain requirements. Pharmacists compounding prescriptions shall use their professional judgment in first receiving, storing, or using drug components that meet official compendia requirements or other high quality sources. Bulk drugs and other chemicals or materials used in the compounding of drugs shall be stored in adequately labeled containers in a clean, dry area or, if required, under proper refrigeration. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §5.)
AL Code § 34-23-155 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-155 - Drug Product Containers and Closures.

Section 34-23-155Drug product containers and closures. Drug product containers and closures shall be handled and stored in a manner to prevent contamination and to permit inspection and cleaning of the work area. Containers and closures shall be of suitable material in order not to alter the compounded drug as to quality, strength, or purity. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §6.)
AL Code § 34-23-156 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-156 - Compounding Procedures.

Section 34-23-156Compounding procedures. The board shall establish written procedures for the compounding of drug products to assure that the finished products have the identity, strength, quality, and purity they purport to have or are represented to possess. The procedures shall include, but not be limited to, a listing of the components, their amounts in weight or volume, the lot number of the components, if available, the order of component mixing, a description of the compounding process, and a designated name for the finished product. The procedures shall be followed in the execution of the compounding procedure. Components shall be accurately weighed, measured, or subdivided, as appropriate. The operations shall be checked and rechecked by the compounding pharmacist at each stage of the process to ensure that each weight and measure is correct as stated in the written compounding procedures. Pharmacists shall determine that all finished products have an acceptable degree of weight variation among capsules, and shall assure a reasonable uniformity and integrity of all compounded products. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §7.)
AL Code § 34-23-157 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-157 - Components Transferred to Nonoriginal Container; Advance Product Preparation; Labeling.

Section 34-23-157Components transferred to nonoriginal container; advance product preparation; labeling.  (a) If a component is transferred from the original container to another container, including, but not limited to, a powder being taken from the original container and stored in another container, the new container shall be identified with the following information: (1) Component name and supplier. (2) Lot number and expiration date, if available. (3) Strength and concentration. (b) Products prepared in anticipation of a prescription prior to receiving a valid prescription shall be prepared in reasonable amounts. Products shall be labeled or documentation referenced with all of the following information: (1) A complete list of ingredients or designated name of the preparation. (2) Preparation date. (3) Beyond use date. (4) Storage under conditions dictated by composition and stability, including storage in a clean, dry place or in the refrigerator. (5) Batch or lot number. (c) Upon the completion of the drug preparation operation, the pharmacist shall examine the product for correct labeling. The prescription label shall contain all of the information required of other prescriptions. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §8.)
AL Code § 34-23-158 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-158 - Retention of Records.

Section 34-23-158Retention of records. Any procedures or other records required to comply with good compounding practices shall be retained for the same period of time as required for retention of prescription records. All records required to be retained under good compounding practices, or copies of such records, shall be readily available for authorized inspection. Computer information and the hard copy of the prescription shall indicate that the prescription is to be compounded. Adequate records are required to be kept of any controlled dangerous substances or scheduled drugs which are used in compounding. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §9.)
AL Code § 34-23-159 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-159 - Preparation of Compounded Drug Products for Over the Counter Sale.

Section 34-23-159Preparation of compounded drug products for over the counter sale. A pharmacy may prepare a compounded drug product to be sold over the counter without a prescription order. The product shall not contain an ingredient which exceeds recommended strengths and doses for over the counter drugs. The finished product shall not be one for which a prescription is required. It shall be properly labeled with the product's name, directions for use, list of active ingredients, and any necessary warnings. A compounded product shall be sold directly to the patient after professional interaction or consultation between the pharmacist and the patient. The product may be prepared in advance in reasonable amounts in anticipation of estimated needs. The product shall be stored within the prescription department. The product may not be sold in bulk to other pharmacies or vendors for resale. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §10; Act 2017-422, §1)
AL Code § 34-23-160 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-160 - Preparation of Compounded Drug Products for Prescriber's Office Use; Labeling.

Section 34-23-160Preparation of compounded drug products for prescriber's office use; labeling. (a) A pharmacy may prepare a compounded drug product for a prescriber's office use. An order by a prescriber indicating the formula and quantity ordered shall be filed in the pharmacy. The product shall be administered in the prescriber's office and shall not be dispensed to the patient. A record of the compounded drug product may be kept as a prescription record in the computer of the pharmacy. A label may be generated and a number assigned by the computer of the pharmacy for the compounded product. A record of the product's written procedure shall be on file in the pharmacy as provided in Section 34-23-158. A record of the product's sale to the prescriber shall remain on file at the pharmacy for not less than one year. The record shall contain the following information: (1) The name and address of the prescriber. (2) The date of sale. (3) A description and amount of the product sold. (b) The label on the compounded product shall include the following information: (1) The designated name and the strength of the finished product. (2) The quantity dispensed. (3) The date on which the product was compounded. (4) The beyond use date. (5) A lot or batch number. (6) Any other information the pharmacist deems necessary. (7) The name and address of the pharmacy. (c) The label shall include the phrase For Office Use. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §11; Act 2017-422, §1.)
AL Code § 34-23-161 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-161 - Prescriptions for Animals.

Section 34-23-161Prescriptions for animals. Drugs for animals may be compounded based upon an order or prescription. Prescriptions for animals shall be handled and filled in the same manner as are prescriptions for humans. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §12.)
AL Code § 34-23-162 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 7 - Compounding of Drugs.|Section 34-23-162 - Rules and Regulations.

Section 34-23-162Rules and regulations. The board shall promulgate such rules and regulations as are necessary for the implementation, administration, and enforcement of this article. (Act 2003-389, p. 1094, §13.)
AL Code § 34-23-180 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 34 - Professions and Businesses.|Chapter 23 - Pharmacists and Pharmacies.|Article 8 - Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act.|Section 34-23-180 - Short Title.

Section 34-23-180Short title.  This article shall be known and may be cited as "The Pharmacy Audit Integrity Act." (Act 2012-306, p. 668, §1.)