MEDICATIONS
§ 2380.121. Storage of medications.
(a) Prescription and nonprescription medications shall be kept in their original containers, except for medications of individuals who self-administer medications and keep their medications in personal daily or weekly dispensing containers.
(b) Prescription and nonprescription medications shall be kept in an area or container that is locked.
(c) Prescription medications stored in a refrigerator shall be kept in a separate locked container.
(d) Prescription and nonprescription medications shall be stored under proper conditions of sanitation, temperature, moisture and light.
(e) Discontinued prescription medications shall be returned to the individual’s family or residential program for proper disposal.
The provisions of this § 2380.121 adopted January 15, 1993, effective January 16, 1993, 23 Pa.B. 343.
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