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Rule 4729:5-8-01 | Definitions.

 

As used in Chapter 4729:5-8 of the Administrative Code:

(A) "Nonresident terminal distributor of dangerous drugs" or "nonresident terminal distributor" means any person located outside of Ohio that ships, mails, or delivers in any manner, dangerous drugs at retail into Ohio. A nonresident terminal distributor of dangerous drugs shall maintain a license in accordance with sections 4729.54 and 4729.55 of the Revised Code and shall comply with all requirements set forth in this chapter. A nonresident terminal distributor does not include a person shipping drugs into this state for destruction or disposal by an Ohio licensed reverse distributor.

(B) "Dangerous drug" has the same meaning as defined in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code.

(C) "Licensed health professional authorized to prescribe drugs" or "prescriber" means an individual who is authorized by law to prescribe drugs or dangerous drugs in the state where the individual is practicing.

(D) "Pharmacist," as used in division (B) of section 4729.55 of the Revised Code, means an individual who holds a current license to practice pharmacy in the state where the individual is practicing.

(E) "Pharmacy" has the same meaning as defined in section 4729.01 of the Revised Code.

(F) "Responsible person" has the same meaning as defined in rule 4729:5-2-01 of the Administrative Code and is responsible for the supervision and control of dangerous drugs as required in division (B) of section 4729.55 of the Revised Code, adequate safeguards as required in division (C) of section 4729.55 of the Revised Code, security and control of dangerous drugs and maintaining all drug records otherwise required.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 4729.26
Amplifies: 4729.01
Five Year Review Date: 3/1/2024
Prior Effective Dates: 8/16/1994 (Emer.), 12/15/1994, 3/1/1999, 10/19/2007, 5/22/2014