PDFWAC 246-869-180

Physical standards for pharmacies—Adequate equipment.

(1) All pharmacies shall have in their possession the equipment and supplies necessary to compound, dispense, label, administer and distribute drugs and devices. The equipment shall be in good repair and shall be available in sufficient quantity to meet the needs of the practice of pharmacy conducted therein.
(2) All pharmacies will have in their possession one up-to-date copy of the state of Washington statutes and rules governing the practice of pharmacy, the sale and dispensing of drugs, poisons, controlled substances, and medicines. Electronic or online versions are acceptable.
(3) All pharmacies shall have up-to-date references in order for the pharmacist(s) to furnish patients and practitioners with information concerning drugs.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. WSR 09-08-085, § 246-869-180, filed 3/30/09, effective 4/30/09. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005 and chapter 18.64A RCW. WSR 91-18-057 (Order 191B), recodified as § 246-869-180, filed 8/30/91, effective 9/30/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 18.64.005. WSR 85-11-066 (Order 194), § 360-16-230, filed 5/21/85; WSR 84-03-015 (Order 180), § 360-16-230, filed 1/9/84; Order 131, § 360-16-230, filed 2/4/77; Order 118, § 360-16-230, filed 1/2/74; Order 51 (part), filed 8/15/67.]