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Illinois Statutes Chapter 225. Professions,Occupations and Business Operations § 85/25.15. Telepharmacy

Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

§ 25.15. Telepharmacy.

(a) In this Section, “telepharmacy” means the provision of pharmacist care by a pharmacist that is accomplished through the use of telecommunications or other technologies to patients or their agents who are at a distance and are located within the United States, and which follows all federal and State laws, rules, and regulations with regard to privacy and security.

(b) Any pharmacy engaged in the practice of telepharmacy must meet all of the following conditions:

(1) All events involving the contents of an automated pharmacy system must be stored in a secure location and may be recorded electronically.

(2) An automated pharmacy or prescription dispensing machine system may be used in conjunction with the pharmacy's practice of telepharmacy after inspection and approval by the Department.

(3) The pharmacist in charge shall:

(A) be responsible for the practice of telepharmacy performed at a remote pharmacy, including the supervision of any prescription dispensing machine or automated medication system;

(B) ensure that the home pharmacy has sufficient pharmacists on duty for the safe operation and supervision of all remote pharmacies;

(C) ensure, through the use of a video and auditory communication system, that a registered certified pharmacy technician at the remote pharmacy has accurately and correctly prepared any prescription for dispensing according to the prescription;

(D) be responsible for the supervision and training of registered certified pharmacy technicians at remote pharmacies who shall be subject to all rules and regulations; and

(E) ensure that patient counseling at the remote pharmacy is performed by a pharmacist or student pharmacist.

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