The Board of Pharmacy held a Workshop meeting this week on proposed draft rules establishing minimum staffing requirements. The Retail Association of Nevada (RAN) and our chain members’ comments emphasized that pharmacies should be able to determine the optimal number of pharmacists and technicians to use in their practice setting. We shared data that the number of prescriptions continues to grow coupled with the continued pharmacist shortage and that the Board should focus on solutions that enhance patient access to pharmacies by adopting rules expanding use of pharmacy technicians and technology. After hearing the testimony, the Board voted in favor of pursuing rulemaking.
For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.