title: Controlled substances in long-term care pharmacy: part 2.
abstract: Complying with state and federal requirements for controlled substances is crucial for all pharmacies. Specific regulations regarding how controlled substances are ordered, prescribed, dispensed, and stored, as well as strict requirements for disposal and record-keeping, require specific policies and procedures. For pharmacies that primarily dispense medications to long-term care facilities, there can be some unique challenges.
authors.affiliation: Greensboro, North Carolina, USA.
authors.forename: Caren McHenry
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Martin
mesh_terms: D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000592:standards; D004356:Drug Storage / Q000379:methods; D004335:Drug and Narcotic Control / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D006077:Government Agencies; D033161:Government Regulation; D006801:Humans; D008134:Long-Term Care / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D008509:Medication Systems / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D010593:Pharmaceutical Services / Q000331:legislation & jurisprudence*; D055553:Prescription Drugs; D014481:United States
chemical_list: D055553:Prescription Drugs