657—19.1(155A) Definitions.
“Board” means the Iowa board of pharmacy.
“FDA” means the United States Food and Drug Administration.
“Home state” means the state in which a pharmacy is located.
“Nonresident pharmacy” means a pharmacy located outside the state of Iowa that delivers, dispenses, or distributes, by any method, prescription drugs, devices, or pharmacy services to or intended for an ultimate user physically located in this state, including a pharmacy which engages in central fill or central processing functions as described in 657—Chapter 18 on behalf of a pharmacy located in Iowa.
“Nonresident pharmacy license” means a pharmacy license issued to a nonresident pharmacy.
“Pharmacy services” includes, but is not limited to, nonproduct services provided by an Iowa-licensed pharmacist or a pharmacist practicing at an Iowa-licensed nonresident pharmacy, such as patient counseling and drug information, pharmaceutical care, and assessment of health risks.
“Registered pharmacist in charge” means the pharmacist in charge at the nonresident pharmacy who is registered with the board and is legally responsible for the operation of the nonresident pharmacy with respect to the provision of prescription drugs, devices, or pharmacy services to patients located in Iowa.
[ARC 3237C, IAB 8/2/17, effective 9/6/17; ARC 6417C, IAB 7/27/22, effective 8/31/22]