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CMS SOM App. M, Tag L693
§418.106(e) Standard: Labeling, disposing, and storing of drugs and biologicals
(1) Labeling. Drugs and biologicals must be labeled in accordance with currently
accepted professional practice and must include appropriate usage and
cautionary instructions, as well as an expiration date (if applicable).
Interpretive Guidelines §418.106(e)(1)
The hospice must have a system to ensure that they do not provide to their patients (either
directly or under arrangement) outdated, mislabeled, or otherwise unusable drugs and
biologicals.
History
Rev. 210; Issued:02-03-23; Effective:02-03-23; Implementation:02-03-23
Provenance
- Source
- cms.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-07-22
- Edition
- som-2026-07-22
- Content hash
6b5a72ccfd8a432a3d2f29fa9195d88974b3e2ee67874b38ae389a6963cba3e1
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