32-1961 Limit on dispensing, compounding and sale of drugs

32-1961. Limit on dispensing, compounding and sale of drugs

A. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person to compound, sell or dispense any drugs or to dispense or compound the prescription orders of a medical practitioner, unless that person is a pharmacist or a pharmacy intern acting under the direct supervision of a pharmacist. This subsection does not prevent a pharmacy technician or support personnel from assisting in the dispensing of drugs if this is done pursuant to rules adopted by the board and under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist or under remote supervision by a pharmacist.

B. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, it is unlawful for any person, without placing a pharmacist in active personal charge at each place of business, to:

1. Open, advertise or conduct a pharmacy.

2. Stock, expose or offer drugs for sale at retail, except as otherwise specifically provided.

3. Use or exhibit the title "drug", "drugs", "drugstore",  "pharmacy", "apothecary" or "prescription" or any combination of these words or titles or any title, symbol or description of like import or any other term designed to take its place.