The Department of Commerce issued a final rule to amend regulations under R156-17b to conform the rule to statutory changes made by S.B. 145, S.B.157, H.B. 24, and H.B. 207 passed during the 2020 General Session. These bills amended the Pharmacy Practice Act regarding dispensing scope of practice for pharmacist and pharmacy interns and changed the requirements for the charitable prescription drug recycling program. Additionally, the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing in collaboration with the Board of Pharmacy recommends certain amendments to the preceptor language to reflect the current practice in the profession. The rule was effective March 11.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Sandra Guckian at 703-774-4801.