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1. A pharmacy can operate without a pharmacist-in-charge (PIC) for no more than 30 days, and must notify TSBP.
2. Acceptable delivery locations for dispensed prescriptions include the pharmacy's licensed location and other locations as specified in §291.9, with USPS regulations permitting mailing of controlled substances under certain conditions.
3. The PIC is responsible for the pharmacy's operation during planned or unplanned leave of more than 30 days and must evaluate whether to remain PIC during such absences.
4. Required pharmacy records that can be maintained in a location other than the pharmacy's licensed location include drug invoices and financial data records, with notification to DEA for controlled substances.
5. Records of original prescription drug orders received as e-RXs should be maintained digitally, with TSBP Staff encouraging not printing out the e-RX.
6. The pharmacist-to-technician ratio in a Class A (Community Pharmacy) setting is not specified, but student pharmacist-interns are not included in the ratio.
7. Pharmacy technicians or trainees are allowed to perform certain duties, but specifics are not provided.
8. Prescriptions from US territories can be filled.
9. Additional information is needed on a drug order issued by an advanced practice nurse or physician assistant, and they can issue prescriptions for certain controlled substances under specific conditions.
10. There is a day-supply limitation on a prescription, but specifics are not provided.
11. Pharmacies can distribute drugs to other pharmacies or practitioners under certain conditions, but prescriptions for "office use" have specific requirements.
12. Outpatient prescriptions dispensed by a Class C (Institutional Pharmacy) require specific labeling and documentation.
13. Recognized pharmacist certification programs by TSBP are not specified.
14. Employees can perform pharmacy technician duties after submitting payment for required fees, but specifics are not provided.
15. A PO Box is not allowed as a patient address on a prescription, and there is an age requirement for picking up prescriptions.
16. A pharmacist can dispense both prescription drug orders on a single official prescription form, one for a CII controlled substance and another for a non-CII drug.
17. Telemedicine has specific requirements and considerations for pharmacists and pharmacies.
18. Employees can be removed from a pharmacy license, but specifics are not provided.
19. Controlled substance registrants must follow specific procedures for destroying dangerous drugs and controlled substances.
20. Thefts or losses of drugs must be reported to TSBP, with a DEA 106 form required.
21. Prescriptions can be refilled under certain conditions if the prescriber has died or lost their practice license or DEA registration.
22. Certain modifications can be made to a prescription drug order, but specifics are not provided.
23. Electronic prescriptions for controlled substances can be transferred to another pharmacy under certain conditions.
24. A partial fill does not count as a refill on a prescription.
25. CII prescription drug orders can be dispensed if faxed to the pharmacy under certain conditions.
26. Prescription transfers can be accomplished by faxing the original drug order to the receiving pharmacy under certain conditions.
27. Valid methods of issuance for a prescription include specific requirements and considerations.