45:14-69 - Issuance of permit for pharmacy practice sites - New Jersey Statutes

45:14-69  Issuance of permit for pharmacy practice sites.

30. a. All pharmacy practice sites in this State, which engage in the practice of pharmacy in the State of New Jersey, shall be issued a permit by the board, and shall annually renew their permit with the board.  If operations are conducted at more than one location, each location shall be issued a permit by the board for the dispensing of medicine.

b.The board may determine by rule or regulation the permit classifications of all pharmacy practice sites issued a permit under this act, and establish minimum standards for pharmacy practice sites.

c.The board shall establish by rule or regulation the criteria which each site shall meet to qualify for a permit in each classification.  The board may issue permits with varying restrictions to pharmacy practice sites if the board deems it necessary.

d.Each holder of a pharmacy practice site permit shall ensure that a licensed pharmacist be immediately available on the premises to provide pharmacy services at all times the pharmacy practice site is open.

e.Each pharmacy practice site shall have a pharmacist-in-charge.  The pharmacist-in-charge and the owner of a pharmacy practice site shall be responsible for any violation of any laws or regulations pertaining to the practice of pharmacy.

f.The board may enter into agreements with other states or with third parties for the purpose of exchanging information concerning the granting of permits and the inspection of pharmacy practice sites located in this State and those located outside this State.

g.The board may deny, suspend, revoke, restrict or refuse to renew a permit for a pharmacy practice site that does not comply with the provisions of this act or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to this act.

L.2003,c.280,s.30.