Utah Administrative Code (Current through November 1, 2019) |
R156. Commerce, Occupational and Professional Licensing |
R156-17b. Pharmacy Practice Act Rule |
R156-17b-105. Licensure - Administrative Inspection
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In accordance with Subsection 58-17b-103(3)(f), the procedure for disposing of any drugs or devices seized by the Division during an administrative inspection shall be handled as follows:
(1) Any legal drugs or devices found and temporarily seized by the Division that are found to be in compliance with this chapter shall be returned to the PIC or DMPIC of the pharmacy involved at the conclusion of any investigative or adjudicative proceedings and appeals.
(2) Any drugs or devices that are temporarily seized by the Division that are found to be unlawfully possessed, adulterated, misbranded, outdated, or otherwise in violation of this rule shall be destroyed by Division personnel at the conclusion of any investigative or adjudicative proceedings and appeals. The destruction of any seized controlled substance drugs shall be witnessed by two Division individuals. A controlled substance destruction form shall be completed and retained by the Division.
(3) An investigator may, upon determination that the violations observed are of a nature that pose an imminent peril to the public health, safety and welfare, recommend to the Division Director to issue an emergency licensure action, such as cease and desist.
(4) In accordance with Subsections 58-17b-103(1) and 58-17b-601(1), a secure email address must be established by the PIC or DMPIC and responsible party for the pharmacy to be used for self-audits or pharmacy alerts initiated by the Division. The PIC or DMPIC and responsible party shall cause the Division's Licensing Bureau to be notified on the applicable form prescribed by the Division of the secure email address or any change thereof within seven days of any email address change. Only one email address shall be used for each pharmacy.