Washington

The Pharmacy Quality Assurance Commission (PQAC) will hold a regular business meeting beginning on August 14. They posted the agenda and meeting materials.

Also in Washington, PQAC released a draft rule for utilization of pharmacy ancillary personnel. The rules workshop will be held at the August 14 meeting. The draft rule language considers amending WAC 246-945-001, -315, and -317 and adding two new sections in chapter 246-945 WAC to provide clarification on the utilization of ancillary personnel and technology within the pharmacy.

Finally in Washington, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) Advisory Group will meet on August 12 to discuss these agenda items.

For more information, contact NACDS’ Mary Staples at 817-442-1155.