Legal Time Limits |
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| Within 3 days | The new pharmacist-in-charge (at an in-state pharmacy) must conduct a written inventory of all controlled substances. It is suggested that this be done with the "outgoing"pharmacist-in-charge. |
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| Within 72 hours | At an in-state pharmacy, any theft or loss of controlled substances must be reported to the Board of Pharmacy by the pharmacist-in-charge by phone, e-mail, fax or letter to the Board of Pharmacy. |
| Within 15 days | At an in-state pharmacy, any theft or loss of controlled substances must be reported, in writing on DEA Form 106, by the PIC to the Board of Pharmacy. |
| Within 15 days | Pharmacists and pharmacy technicians must notify the Board in writing (by fax, e-mail, or letter) of any changes in name, address or employment. |
| Within 15 days | Prior to closing, in-state pharmacies must notify the Board of Pharmacy and the Boston office of DEA, in writing, of the intended closing of a pharmacy. |
| 30 days | After the expiration date stated on the label of a drug stock container, that product becomes an adulterated drug. |
| 72 hours | In the ambulatory patient treatment areas of an institution, a medical practitioner may dispense drugs for the immediate needs of the patient but not to exceed a 72-hour supply and only if permitted by the institution. |
| 48 hours | In a bona fide emergency - a physician may dispense from his/her inventory, a Schedule II controlled substance to a patient to meet his/her immediate medical needs. Such dispensing shall not, however, exceed a 48-hour supply. |
| 6 months | A prescription for a controlled substance shall be valid for up to 6 months from the date of issue. |
| 12 months | A prescription for syringes shall be valid for up to 12 months from the date of issue. There is no limit on the number of refills. |
| 1 year | All non-controlled substance prescriptions bearing "PRN" or similar refill designations, are valid for one year from the date of issue. |
| Annually | At midnight on December 31st, in-state pharmacy permits expire. In-state pharmacies must renew a pharmacy permit prior to this day or the pharmacy cannot open for business on January 1. |
| Annually | At midnight on December 31st, all pharmacist licenses expire. Pharmacists must submit a renewal for the upcoming year prior to this date or they cannot practice pharmacy in NH beginning January 1. |
| 4 years | For in-state pharmacies, the time period for which all controlled and non-controlled substance prescription records of receipt and distribution must be retained. |
State of New Hampshire Board of Pharmacy
57 Regional Drive | Concord, NH 03301
(603) 271-2350 | Fax: (603) 271-2856
pharmacy.board@nh.gov