NAC639.512. Class A and B packaging: Label; expiration date; log.

     1. This section only applies to Class A and B packaging as defined in the United States Pharmacopoeia.

     2. Each unit dose of a controlled substance or dangerous drug packaged or repackaged by a pharmacy must contain a label which specifies:

     (a) The generic or trade name;

     (b) The strength;

     (c) The expiration date; and

     (d) Where applicable, an internal control number or the lot number of the bulk package.

     3. A unit dose of a controlled substance or dangerous drug packaged or repackaged by a pharmacy, including a hospital pharmacy, must be dispensed before the expiration date thereof. For the purposes of this section, “expiration date” means the date 12 months after the date of the packaging or repackaging of the substance or dangerous drug. No expiration date may exceed the original manufacturer’s expiration date.

     4. Each pharmacy must maintain a log containing, with respect to each controlled substance or dangerous drug packaged or repackaged by the pharmacy:

     (a) The generic name, trade name and manufacturer;

     (b) The strength;

     (c) The manufacturer’s expiration date;

     (d) Where applicable, an internal control number;

     (e) The lot number of the bulk packaging;

     (f) The date of packaging or repackaging;

     (g) The number of doses packaged or repackaged; and

     (h) The initials of the pharmacist.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy, eff. 12-3-84; A by R016-01, 11-1-2001)