Resident Choice of Pharmacy

A reminder that residents may choose the pharmacy of their choice. State regulation that applies to all levels of care states:

19 CSR 30-88.010(40) Each resident shall be allowed the option of purchasing or renting goods or services not included in the per diem or monthly rate from a supplier of his or her own choice, provided the quality of goods or services meets the reasonable standards of the facility. Each resident shall be allowed the option of purchasing his or her medications from a pharmacy of his or her choice, provided the quality of the medications and packaging meets reasonable standards of the facility.