January 11, 1990
VA HANDBOOK 7610 (268)
(c) Storage, Flammable .................................................................................................................... 2.8 NSM ( 30 NSF)
This area is designed in accordance with fire and safety regulations governing the
storage of flammable substances (e.g., alcohol, ether, and anesthesia preparations.)
(7) Extemporaneous Compounding ................................................................................................. 7.4 NSM ( 80 NSF)
This space is for the preparation of those medications requiring special procedures
(e.g., reconstitution, mixing, etc.) before dispensing.
(8) Mail Out - This area assembles and packages the noncontrolled substances
prescription medications for mailing to patients, Packing equipment, supplies and
mail sacks are also maintained in this area.
(a) Up to 100,000 mail out prescriptions .........................................................................................11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(b) For each additional 200,000 mail out prescriptions or any fraction thereof, add ...............11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
(9) Refrigeration/Freezer Area
(a) Up to 200,000 prescriptions ....................................................................................................... 6.5 NSM ( 70 NSF)
(b) For each additional 200,000 prescriptions or any fraction thereof, add ............................. 3.3 NSM ( 35 NSF)
(10) Drug Receiving - When the receiving areas (inpatient and outpatient) are located
together, the BSM/NSF of the two areas will be combined, however, only one clerk,
crt and printer will be required.
Drugs and other items purchased by pharmacy are received, reviewed, and
checked-in.
(a) Breakdown and Verification Area
1 Up to 100,000 prescriptions ...................................................................................................... 8.8 NSM ( 95 NSF)
2 For each additional 100,000 prescriptions or any fraction thereof, add ............................. 2.3 NSM ( 25 NSF)
(b) Inventory Control/Stock Management Clerk ......................................................................... 7.4 NSM ( 80 NSF)
(Includes CRT and printer)
(11) Storage, Prosthetic And Medical Supplies - Bulk items such as ostomy appliances,
gauze pads, tape, syringes, linen savers and other items prescribed to outpatie nt
are stored here.
(a) Up to 100,000 prescriptions ....................................................................................................... 13.9 NSM (150 NSF)
(b) For each additional 200,000 prescriptions or any fraction thereof, add .............................. 9.3 NSM (100 NSF)
(Maximum =
32.5 NSM (350 NSF)
(12) Consultation Room .................................................................................................................... 11.2 NSM (120 NSF)
This is an area set aside for confidential consultation between the pharmacist,
patient and family or friends. The need and purpose of the patient's medication will
be reviewed and the regimen clarified.
(13) Waiting Area
(a) Up to 50,000 prescriptions .......................................................................................................... 13.9 NSM (150 NSF)
(b) For each additional 100,000 prescriptions or any fraction thereof, add ............................... 4.2 NSM ( 45 NSF)
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