2014 Wyoming Statutes
TITLE 33 - PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS
CHAPTER 24 - PHARMACY
ARTICLE 1 - IN GENERAL
33-24-156. Telepharmacy practice authorized.

33-24-156. Telepharmacy practice authorized.

(a) The board pursuant to its rules and regulations may authorize a licensed pharmacy to store and dispense prescription drugs as provided in subsection (b) of this section through a telepharmacy located at a site at least twenty-five (25) miles from a licensed pharmacy.

(b) Telepharmacies shall include the following minimum features:

(i) Storage, security and dispensing of prescription drugs in unit of issue packages or through a mechanical system which dispenses tablets or capsules from an enclosed and lockable cabinet directly into a prescription vial and prints and applies a prescription label to the vial;

(ii) Connection by a secure communication system to the parent pharmacy, with the capability of live video and audio communication with a registered pharmacist at the parent pharmacy during hours of operation;

(iii) Adequate provision for security, including verification of customer identity and prescription information;

(iv) Automated inventory control using bar codes, radio frequency tags or a similar identification system;

(v) Prominent display of the name, address and toll free telephone number of the parent pharmacy.

(c) A telepharmacy system operated as provided in this act and in accord with rules and regulations of the board is deemed to be operated under the charge of a registered pharmacist for purposes of W.S. 33-24-113(b). A pharmacist may not serve as a pharmacist in charge for more than one (1) telepharmacy at any one time.