What must a non-pharmacist owner do to delegate responsibility for pharmaceutical services?

The correct answer pertains to the legal and regulatory requirements set forth for non-pharmacist owners wishing to delegate responsibility for pharmaceutical services. In South Dakota, a non-pharmacist owner must file an affidavit with the Board of Pharmacy (BOP). This affidavit serves as a formal declaration that outlines the non-pharmacist’s understanding of their duties and the stipulations under which they are allowing a pharmacist to take charge of the pharmaceutical services.

This process ensures that the BOP is aware of the ownership structure and allows them to oversee that appropriate pharmaceutical care is being provided. By filing this affidavit, the non-pharmacist owner is complying with state regulations that require documentation of the delegation of responsibility to ensure regulatory standards are met and patient safety is maintained.

Other options, such as completing a special training program or reorganizing the pharmacy structure, while potentially beneficial in different contexts, do not directly relate to the legal requirement for delegating responsibility under South Dakota law. Similarly, hiring a second pharmacist as co-owner does not fulfill the specific obligation laid out by the BOP regarding the delegation of responsibilities.