pharmacy board; renewals; ownership change
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Overview
This bill amends the Arizona State Board of Pharmacy’s regulations regarding pharmacy permit renewals and ownership changes. Specifically, it introduces a new section outlining the process for businesses undergoing a change in ownership to continue operating under their existing permit while a new permit application is being reviewed, subject to certain conditions and board approval. The bill also updates requirements for license renewals, including continuing education and fees, and clarifies prohibited acts for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, particularly concerning counterfeit drugs and prescription orders.
Key provisions
- Establishes a process for businesses to continue operating under their existing permit during a change in ownership while a new permit application is pending.
- Updates requirements for pharmacist license renewals, including mandatory continuing professional pharmacy education.
- Modifies pharmacy technician license renewal requirements, including continuing education and a specific requirement for remote dispensing site pharmacy technicians.
- Clarifies prohibited acts for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians, specifically addressing counterfeit drugs and forged prescriptions.
- Defines ‘unethical conduct’ and ‘unprofessional conduct’ for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
- Specifies fees for pharmacist and pharmacy technician license renewals.
- Addresses the reporting of changes in ownership, residency, and employment.
- Outlines requirements for reporting evidence of unprofessional conduct by other pharmacists or technicians.
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