The Ohio Board of Pharmacy issued the following communications:

• Certified Pharmacy Technician Renewal and CE Requirements.pdf
• eLicense – Guide Registered Pharmacy Technician Renewal.pdf
• eLicense Guide – Certified Pharmacy Technician Renewal.pdf

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

Ohio will soon join the ranks of states that have updated its immunization law post-pandemic. On June 26, the last day of session prior to summer recess, the House passed, and the Senate concurred on SB 144. The bill will permit pharmacists and technicians to administer a vaccine “for any disease” to patients aged five years and older. It is now on its way to Gov. Mike DeWine (R) for signing. NACDS thanks our in-state partners, members and allies for the remarkable team effort in getting this bill across the finish line.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

The House Health Committee advanced SB 144, a priority bill for members. The legislation will more closely align the existing pharmacy immunization law with the PREP Act. Specifically, the bill permits pharmacists, interns and technicians to administer any vaccine to patients aged 5 years and older. We expect the House and the Senate to give final approval to the bill next week. If all goes as planned, it should be on the Governor’s desk before summer recess.  The bill will be effective 90 days after it is signed.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

The Board of Pharmacy has posted the following updates:

• 202404 – April 9, 2024 Board Meeting Minutes.pdf
• 202404- April 15, 2024 Conference Call Minutes.pdf
• 202405 – May 1, 2024 Conference Call Minutes.pdf
• 202405 – May 15, 2024 Conference Call Minutes.pdf
• 202405 – May 22, 2024 Conference Call Minutes.pdf
• 202405 – May 29, 2024 Conference Call Minutes.pdf
• 202405 – May 8, 2024 Conference Call Minutes.pdf
• CSI – BIA – Criteria for Licensure (Comments Due 6.24.2024).pdf
• CSI – BIA – EMS (Comments Due 6.24.2024).pdf
• CSI – BIA – Recordkeeping (Comments Due 6.24.2024).pdf

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

The Board of Pharmacy has published a schedule of 2024 board meetings.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

The Board of Pharmacy issued updated the Pharmacy Technician Continuing Education guidance this week.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

The Board of Pharmacy published a bulletin regarding Registered Technician license renewals. The renewal period opened on January 31.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

The Board of Pharmacy published a series of proposed rule changes and rescissions they intend to work on this winter. Comments are due to the board on January 17, 2024.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.

The Board of Pharmacy has issued the following communications:

• Important Dates.pdf
• Quick Reference Guide – Pharmacy Technician Trainee Registration Requirements.pdf

Also in Ohio, the Senate passed SB 144 by a vote of 30-1. This is a priority bill for pharmacy that would permanently authorized pharmacists and both certified and registered technicians to administer all vaccines to patients aged five and older. Action in the House is expected in 2024.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Jill McCormack at 717-592-8977.