What is the responsibility of the PIC when their pharmacy closes?

The responsibility of the Pharmacist-in-Charge (PIC) when their pharmacy closes includes ensuring that all necessary notifications and documentation are handled appropriately. One critical requirement is to notify the Board of Pharmacy (BOP) regarding where the pharmacy's patient records will be transferred. This is a vital step in maintaining the integrity and confidentiality of patient information, as well as complying with legal standards regarding record retention and access.

Patient records are sensitive and must be managed according to state regulations. By informing the BOP of the new location of patient records, the PIC helps facilitate continuity of care for patients and ensures that those records remain accessible to authorized individuals, should patients need to obtain their medications or health information in the future.

Other responsibilities, while important in the overall process of pharmacy closure, do not carry the same regulatory imperative as notifying the BOP about patient records. The transfer of medication stock or accounting for employees, while necessary actions in managing a pharmacy closure, do not directly pertain to the regulatory compliance aspect that the notification to the BOP addresses.