2006 Code of Virginia § 54.1-3410.1 - Requirements for radiopharmaceuticals

54.1-3410.1. Requirements for radiopharmaceuticals.

A. A pharmacist who is authorized by the Board and acting in good faith, maysell and dispense radiopharmaceuticals pursuant to the order of a physicianwho is authorized by state or federal law to possess and administerradiopharmaceuticals for the treatment or diagnosis of disease.

B. When an authorized nuclear pharmacist dispenses a radioactive medicalmaterial, he shall assure that the outer container (shield) of theradiopharmaceutical shall bear the following information:

1. The name and address of the nuclear pharmacy;

2. The name of the prescriber (authorized user);

3. The date of dispensing;

4. The serial number assigned to the radiopharmaceutical order;

5. The standard radiation symbol;

6. The name of the diagnostic procedure;

7. The words "Caution: Radioactive Material";

8. The name of the radionuclide;

9. The amount of radioactivity and the calibration date and time;

10. The expiration date and time;

11. In the case of a diagnostic radiopharmaceutical, the patient's name orthe words "Per Physician's Order"; and

12. In the case of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical, the patient's name.

C. Orders for radiopharmaceuticals, whether written or verbal, shall includeat least the following information:

1. The name of the institution or facility and the name of the persontransmitting the order;

2. The date that the radiopharmaceutical will be needed and the calibrationtime;

3. The name or generally recognized and accepted abbreviation of theradiopharmaceutical;

4. The dose or activity of the radiopharmaceutical at the time ofcalibration; and

5. In the case of a therapeutic radiopharmaceutical or a radiopharmaceuticalblood product, the name of the patient shall be obtained prior to dispensing.

(2000, c. 861.)