Here are the links to the latest North Carolina information on COVID vaccinations including the latest statewide standing order issued by Dr. Betsey Tilson on December 22, 2021. COVID-19 Vaccine Provider Guidance Updated December 22, 2021 and Link to Summary Update 

Dr. Tilson has also issued four updated statewide standing orders regarding the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine. These changes were in light of the CDC recommending the administration of Pfizer booster doses for 12–15-year-old. 

Also in North Carolina, the Board of Pharmacy published proposed administrative rules concerning pharmacy interns. These rules can be found beginning on Page 1049 (PDF Page 57) of the North Carolina Register at this link. The Board will hold a public hearing on these rules on February 8, 2022. The public hearing will be held remotely. The public can participate on Teams at https://tinyurl.com/jsuk4bjk or may call 336-604-5350, conference ID 903 191 899#. Written comments will be accepted by the Board until February 14, 2022, and should be submitted to Jay Campbell, 6015 Farrington Road, Suite 201, Chapel Hill, NC 27517; fax (919) 246-1056; email ncboprulemaking@ncbop.org.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Leigh Knotts at 803-243-7207.