§ 151.335 — Delivery Through Common Carrier; Compliance With Temperature Requirements
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This section requires that drugs delivered through common carriers (like mail or shipping services) must comply with temperature requirements. This ensures medications are not damaged by heat or cold during shipping.
151.335 DELIVERY THROUGH COMMON CARRIER; COMPLIANCE WITH TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS.
In addition to complying with the requirements of Minnesota Rules, part 6800.3000, a mail order or specialty pharmacy that employs the United States Postal Service or other common carrier to deliver a filled prescription directly to a patient must ensure that the drug is delivered in compliance with temperature requirements established by the manufacturer of the drug. The pharmacy must develop written policies and procedures that are consistent with United States Pharmacopeia, chapters 1079 and 1118, and with nationally recognized standards issued by standard-setting or accreditation organizations recognized by the board through guidance. The policies and procedures must be provided to the board upon request.
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1Sp2021 c 7 art 5 s 3