NAC639.6625. “Compound” and “compounding” defined.

     1. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 2, “compound” and “compounding” mean:

     (a) The preparation, mixing or assembling of a drug product of which at least one component is a prescription drug; and

     (b) The packaging and labeling incident to the preparation, mixing or assembling of a drug product for the purpose of selling or dispensing the drug product pursuant to a prescription or chart order.

     2. The terms “compound” and “compounding” do not include the mixing or reconstituting of a nonsterile drug product that is performed in accordance with:

     (a) The directions contained in the labeling of the drug product that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration and provided by the manufacturer of the drug product; or

     (b) Any other directions provided by the manufacturer of the drug product that are consistent with the labeling of the drug product that have been approved by the Food and Drug Administration.

     (Added to NAC by Bd. of Pharmacy by R035-06, eff. 9-18-2008)