Alabama § 34-23-159 - Preparation of Compounded Drug Products for Over the Counter Sale.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-23-159 — Preparation of Compounded Drug Products for Over the Counter Sale., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-23-159. Preparation of Compounded Drug Products for Over the Counter Sale.
A pharmacy may prepare a compounded drug product to be sold over the counter without a prescription order. The product shall not contain an ingredient which exceeds recommended strengths and doses for over the counter drugs. The finished product shall not be one for which a prescription is required. It shall be properly labeled with the product’s name, directions for use, list of active ingredients, and any necessary warnings. A compounded product shall be sold directly to the patient after professional interaction or consultation between the pharmacist and the patient. The product may be prepared in advance in reasonable amounts in anticipation of estimated needs. The product shall be stored within the prescription department. The product may not be sold in bulk to other pharmacies or vendors for resale.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 34-23-159 cover?
Section 34-23-159 ("Preparation of Compounded Drug Products for Over the Counter Sale.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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