PDFWAC 110-145-1850

What requirements are there for the storage of medications?

(1) Prescription and over-the-counter medications must be kept in a locked container in a manner that minimizes the risks for medication errors.
(2) Human medication and animal medication must be kept separate from each other and in locked containers.
(3) Life-saving medications must be accessible in an emergency.
[Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34, 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, and 74.15.030. WSR 23-15-105, § 110-145-1850, filed 7/18/23, effective 8/18/23. WSR 18-14-078, recodified as § 110-145-1850, filed 6/29/18, effective 7/1/18. Statutory Authority: Chapters 13.34 and 74.13 RCW, RCW 74.15.030(2), 74.15.311(2), 74.13.032, 13.04.011, 74.13.020, 13.34.030, 74.13.031, 13.34.145, 74.15.311, 74.15.030, and 2013 c 105. WSR 15-01-069, § 388-145-1850, filed 12/11/14, effective 1/11/15.]