COMDTINST 6000.10 governs Coast Guard pharmacy operations and drug control policy, including standardized medication management practices.
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It covers pharmacy responsibilities, pharmaceutical procurement, training, security, controlled substances, and pharmacy therapeutics committees. It requires designated personnel to maintain procedures and pharmaceuticals according to applicable laws and established procedures.
Applies to: This Instruction applies to all CG pharmacies, clinics and sick bays (ashore and afloat) that store and dispense medications.
All Coast Guard unit commanders, commanding officers, officers-in-charge, deputy/assistant commandants, chiefs of headquarters directorates must comply with the policies contained herein. (paragraph 2)
The Regional Pharmacy Executive (RPE) will designate in writing a pharmacy trained Health Service (HS) technician as responsible for maintaining pharmacy procedures, including Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Reference (a) compliant privacy and security provisions.
The RPE shall order medications and vaccines upon request by collateral units within 24 hours of receipt of a request; or if not available within 24 hours to align with the needs of the unit.
Emergency orders shall be made available by the DLA Pharmacy Prime Vendor (Americsource Bergen Corp, or DMS Specialty Pharmaceuticals) ensuring delivery of pharmaceuticals within 6 hours if needed to support operational needs.
CG pharmacies are restricted areas. Access to CG pharmacies is limited and maintained IAW Reference (j).