657—6.2 (155A) Pharmacist in charge. One professionally competent, legally qualified pharmacist in charge in each pharmacy shall be responsible for, at a minimum, the following:
	  1. 	 Ensuring that the pharmacy utilizes an ongoing, systematic program for achieving performance improvement and ensuring the quality of pharmaceutical services.
	  2. 	 Ensuring that the pharmacy employs an adequate number of qualified personnel commensurate with the size and scope of services provided by the pharmacy.
	  3. 	 Ensuring the availability of any equipment and references necessary for the particular practice of pharmacy.
	  4. 	 Ensuring that a pharmacist performs prospective drug use review as specified in rule 657—8.21(155A).
	  5. 	 Ensuring that a pharmacist provides patient counseling as specified in rule 657—6.14(155A).
	  6. 	 Dispensing drugs to patients, including the packaging, preparation, compounding, and labeling functions performed by pharmacy personnel.
	  7. 	 Delivering drugs to the patient or the patient’s agent.
	  8. 	 Ensuring that patient medication records are maintained as specified in rule 657—6.13(155A).
	  9. 	 Training pharmacy technicians and supportive personnel.
	  10. 	 Procuring and storing prescription drugs and devices and other products dispensed from the pharmacy.
	  11. 	 Distributing and disposing of drugs from the pharmacy.
	  12. 	 Maintaining records of all transactions of the pharmacy necessary to maintain accurate control over and accountability for all drugs as required by applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
	  13. 	 Establishing and maintaining effective controls against the theft or diversion of prescription drugs and records for such drugs.
	  14. 	 Establishing and implementing policies and procedures for all operations of the pharmacy.
	  15. 	 Ensuring the legal operation of the pharmacy, including meeting all inspection and other requirements of state and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy.
	  16. 	 Ensuring that there is adequate space within the prescription department or a locked room not accessible to the public for the storage of prescription drugs, devices, and controlled substances and to support the operations of the pharmacy.