Terms Used In Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1231

  • Board: means the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1164
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Drug: means :

                (a) Any substance recognized as a drug in the official compendium, or supplement thereto, designated by the board for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of diseases in humans or other animals. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1164

  • Pharmacist-in-charge: means a pharmacist currently licensed by the board who accepts responsibility for the operation of a pharmacy in conformance with all laws and regulations pertinent to the practice of pharmacy and the distribution of drugs, and who is personally in full and actual charge of such pharmacy and personnel. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1164
  • Pharmacy: means any place located within this state where drugs are dispensed and pharmacy primary care is provided, and any place outside of this state where drugs are dispensed and pharmacy primary care is provided to residents of this state. See Louisiana Revised Statutes 37:1164

A.  The board may enter into agreements with other states or with third parties for the purpose of exchanging information concerning the permitting and inspection of entities located in this state and those located outside the state.

B.  All permitted persons shall report to the board the occurrence of any of the following:

(1)  Permanent closing.

(2)  Change of ownership, management, location, or pharmacist-in-charge of a pharmacy.

(3)  Any theft or significant loss of drugs or devices.

(4)  Any known conviction of any employee for violation of any state or federal drug laws.

(5)  Disasters, accidents, or any theft, destruction, or loss of records required to be maintained by state or federal law.

Acts 1999, No. 767, §1.