Drug labeling and storage · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F761 in South Carolina. Pick another state for the same tag.
Against expectation — 2025
South Carolina cites F761 more often than its own record predicts
Versus expected share1.98×
1.98 times the share F761 takes of citations nationally.
Share of South Carolina citations6.39%
Of every deficiency written in South Carolina in 2025, this is the portion that was F761.
South Carolina6.39%
National3.22%
Share of all citations that were F761.
Each state is measured against its own expected share, not against other states.
In the surveyor’s words
What South Carolina surveyors wrote
F761 findings written in South Carolina, one from each severity band recorded here, most serious first.
Severity is as the surveyor wrote it. Some findings had already been corrected before the survey.
D · No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedAugust 19, 2026
Based on review of the facility policy, observations, and interviews, the facility failed to store and label medications and biologicals appropriately for 3 of 6 medication carts reviewed. Loose pills and expired medications were observed on the medication carts. In addition, the facility failed to label open medications.Findings include: Review of the facility policy titled Labeling and Storage of Drugs and Biologicals revealed under the Purpose section the following: In coordination with the licensed pharmacist, the facility provides for the accurate labeling to facilitate consideration of precautions and safe administration of medications, and safe and secure storage of all medications. …
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