The pharmacy procures and dispenses all medications needed by the people served, completes quarterly reviews of each person’s chart checking for any problems that may occur with the medication being used, and acts as a source of drug information for the facility. The pharmacist participates in the team plan for each person and devises the drug distribution system used by the facility. Oversight of the pharmacy technician’s work is also a requirement.

There are two Registered Pharmacists who ensure compliance with the MS Board of Pharmacy and federal laws.  All licenses for the pharmacy and the pharmacists must be renewed timely with the MS Board of Pharmacy and the Drug Enforcement Agency. Random visits by state board agents require pharmacists to produce requested records and proof of recorded controlled substances count. Compliance with board regulations is mandatory, as is compliance with Medicaid and Medicare regulations.