Sunday, December 1, 2013

Facts about the Oklahoma State Board of Pharmacy

The Board is also responsible for the licensing and regulation of all pharmacies, medical gas suppliers, medical gas distributors and prescription drug wholesalers, packagers and manufacturers that do business in the State of Oklahoma.  The Board maintains approximately 16,328 registrant records.
The Board has the power and duty to inspect all places handling drugs, medicines, chemicals and poisons.  The Board is charged with the enforcement of federal and state controlled dangerous substance and prescription drug laws.  There are approximately 1,538 licensed outlets in the state which are inspected by the Board.
The Board investigates complaints concerning pharmacists, technicians and interns as well as pharmacies, medical gas suppliers and distributors, and prescription drug wholesalers, packagers and manufacturers.  The Board conducts hearings on all types of registrants and has the authority to reprimand, fine, suspend or revoke licenses and permits.  The Board also reviews and approves continuing education programs that pharmacists are required to complete in order to renew their license
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