18VAC110-30-110: Minimum equipment

The licensee shall be responsible for maintaining the following equipment in the designated area:

1. A current dispensing information reference source, either hard copy or electronic;

2. A refrigerator with a monitoring thermometer, located in the selling area, if any controlled substances requiring refrigeration are maintained;

3. Equipment consistent with requirements of § 54.1-3410.2 of the Code of Virginia and USP-NF standards, if sterile products are to be prepared;

4. Prescription balances, sensitive to 15 milligrams, and weights or an electronic scale, if the licensee is engaged in dispensing activities that require the weighing of components; and

5. Other equipment, supplies, and references consistent with the practitioner's scope of practice and with the public safety.