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.\nB. 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:\n1. The name and address of the nuclear pharmacy;\n2. The name of the prescriber (authorized user);\n3. The date of dispensing;\n4. The serial number assigned to the radiopharmaceutical order;\n5. The standard radiation symbol;\n6. The name of the diagnostic procedure;\n7. The words 'Caution: Radioactive Material';\n8. The name of the radionuclide;\n9. The amount of radioactivity and the calibration date and time;\n10. The expiration date and time;\n11. In the case of a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, the patient's name or the words 'Per Physician's Order'; and\n12. In the case of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical, the patient's name.\nC. time;\n11. In the case of a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, the patient's name or the words 'Per Physician's Order'; and\n12. In the case of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical, the patient's name.\nC. Orders for radiopharmaceuticals, whether written or verbal, shall include at least the following information:\n1. The name of the institution or facility and the name of the person transmitting the order;\n2. The date that the radiopharmaceutical will be needed and the calibration time;\n3. The name or generally recognized and accepted abbreviation of the radiopharmaceutical;\n4. The dose or activity of the radiopharmaceutical at the time of calibration; and\n5. In the case of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical or a radiopharmaceutical blood product, the name of the patient shall be obtained prior to dispensing.\n2000, c. 861.
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