A. A pharmacist who is authorized by the Board and acting in good faith, may sell and dispense radiopharmaceuticals pursuant to the order of a physician who is authorized by state or federal law to possess and administer radiopharmaceuticals for the treatment or diagnosis of disease. B. When an authorized nuclear pharmacist dispenses a radioactive medical material, he shall assure that the outer container (shield) of the radiopharmaceutical shall bear the following information: 1. The name and address of the nuclear pharmacy; 2. The name of the prescriber (authorized user); 3. The date of dispensing; 4. The serial number assigned to the radiopharmaceutical order; 5. The standard radiation symbol; 6. The name of the diagnostic procedure; 7. The words "Caution: Radioactive Material"; 8. The name of the radionuclide; 9. The amount of radioactivity and the calibration date and time; 10. The expiration date and time; 11. In the case of a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, the patient's name or the words "Per Physician's Order"; and 12. In the case of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical, the patient's name. C. Orders for radiopharmaceuticals, whether written or verbal, shall include at least the following information: 1. The name of the institution or facility and the name of the person transmitting the order; 2. The date that the radiopharmaceutical will be needed and the calibration time; 3. The name or generally recognized and accepted abbreviation of the radiopharmaceutical; 4. The dose or activity of the radiopharmaceutical at the time of calibration; and 5. In the case of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical or a radiopharmaceutical blood product, the name of the patient shall be obtained prior to dispensing. 2000, c. 861.
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