Before implementing an alternate delivery system, what must be obtained?

Before implementing an alternate delivery system, what must be obtained?

• A. Prior approval by the board or its designee
• B. A form from the prescriber
• C. Approval from the local health department
• D. The patient’s consent

Answer: (A)

Prior approval by the board or its designee is required before implementing an alternate delivery system. This step ensures the plan is reviewed for safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance—covering how medications are stored, dispensed, labeled, and documented, as well as how pharmacist oversight and patient care are maintained within the system. A prescriber form, local health department approval, or patient consent do not serve as the regulatory prerequisite for launching an alternate delivery system.

Prior approval by the board or its designee is required before implementing an alternate delivery system. This step ensures the plan is reviewed for safety, accountability, and regulatory compliance—covering how medications are stored, dispensed, labeled, and documented, as well as how pharmacist oversight and patient care are maintained within the system. A prescriber form, local health department approval, or patient consent do not serve as the regulatory prerequisite for launching an alternate delivery system.