483.45 - Pharmacy Services
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The facility must provide routine and emergency drugs and biologicals to its residents, or obtain them under an agreement described in §483.70(f). The facility may permit unlicensed personnel to administer drugs if State law permits, but only under the general supervision of a licensed nurse.
Source: CMS State Operations Manual, Appendix PP | 42 CFR § 483.45