PDFWAC 246-869-170

Physical standards for pharmacies—Sanitary conditions.

(1) The walls, ceilings, floors and windows shall be clean, free from cracked and peeling paint or plaster, and in general good repair and order.
(2) Adequate trash receptacles shall be available, both in the prescription compounding and in the retail areas.
(3) If a restroom is provided, there must be a sink with hot and cold running water, soap and towels, and the toilet must be clean and sanitary.
(4) All equipment must be kept in a clean and orderly manner. That equipment used in the compounding of prescriptions (counting, weighing, measuring, mixing and stirring equipment) must be clean and in good repair.
(5) All professional personnel and staff, while working in the pharmacy, shall keep themselves and their apparel neat and clean.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. WSR 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-869-170, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91; Order 131, § 360-16-220, filed 2/4/77; Order 51 (part), filed 8/15/67.]