Florida Board of Pharmacy Draft of Minutes from February 11-12, 2014 Meeting--Includes Discussion Regarding Tech to Pharmacists Ratio and Sterile Compounding

Minutes (PDF)

Florida Board of Pharmacy Rules Committee Minutes From February 11, 2014 Meeting

Minutes (PDF)

Arkansas Board of Pharmacy Meeting Scheduled for March 18 and 19, 2014

Title	March 2014 Board Meeting
Date	03/18/2014 - 03/19/2014
Time	8:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Address	322 South Main Street Suite 600 Little Rock, AR 72201
Location	ASBP Board Room
Event Contact	John Kirtley
Event Phone	5016829010
Event Email	asbp@arkansas.gov
Description	The Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy has rescheduled the February 11th and 12th Board meeting. The new dates for the meeting will be March 18th and 19th. RECIPROCITY: The law exam for Reciprocity applicants will be given on March 17th. Reciprocity applicants will then appear before the Board beginning at 8:30 AM on March 18th. MEETING: Date and Time: Tuesday, March 18th – 8:30 AM Duration: 1 ½- 2 hours – IT IS NOT ADVISABLE TO SCHEDULE AN OUTGOING FLIGHT PRIOR TO 12:00 NOON. Once all applicants have met with the Board, you will receive your license and may leave the meeting. You are not required to attend the meeting on Wednesday. quoted from here

Connecticut Commission of Pharmacy Agenda for Meeting to Be Held on February 19, 2014--Look at List of out-of-state Compounding Pharmacies seeking a license

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Maryland Board of Pharmacy Board Meeting Agenda for February 19, 2014

here

American Bar Association CLE eHealth, Privacy & Security Interest Group February 21, 2014

eHealth, Privacy &

Security Interest Group

 

ACO: Risk Management and Mitigation

By: Dr. Marlowe Schaeffer-Polk, JD, DO

 

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Webinar Date: February 21, 2014

NCPDP webniar presented by Dr. Loyd V. Allen, Ph.D, R. Ph. on Compounding February 20, 2014

Pharmaceutical compounding is a complex and evolving field. Plan to attend NCPDP's webinar on this hot topic, Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. EST to gain a better understanding of the growth, regulation and standards of pharmacy compounding. The importance of quality standards and proper interpretation and implementation will be emphasized.

1. Our presenter will be Loyd V. Allen, Jr., Ph.D., R.Ph., editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, CEO of the Midwest Institute of Research and Technology and professor emeritus of the University of Oklahoma College of Pharmacy. Following Dr. Allen's presentation, webinar attendees should be able to:
   

   • Explain the difference between laws, regulations and standards and identify the responsible agency.
   • Discuss the reasons for the growth of pharmacy compounding in recent years.
   • Describe the elements of a quality assurance program in a compounding program.
   • List the types of analytical testing involved in a pharmacy compounding program.
   • List at least four types of new technology incorporated into pharmacy compounding programs.

   Hurry and register today.

LIFE SCIENCES Legal Summit February 27, 2014

Seminar includes:  The FDA and Preemption
The blockbuster Supreme Court decisions in Mensing and Bartlett continue to be interpreted and applied by state and federal courts. These attorneys will address the current state of the preemption defense in light of these landmark cases.

more topics and information found here

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy Regulation Revision Committee Agenda for Meeting on February 6, 2014

Regulation Revision Committee

Time: 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Board Office
For more information, contact: Ms. Judy Dinecola, Secretary
Download Agenda

Kansas Board of Pharmacy Special Board Meeting on February 28, 2014

Board of Pharmacy Special Board Meeting

• Dates: 28 – 28 Feb, 2014
• Location: Lawrence , Kansas
• Address: 2010 Becker Drive
• How to find us: University of Kansas School of Pharmacy

District of Columbia Board of Pharmacy Meeting for February 6, 2014

Thursday, February 6, 2014 - 9:30am to 2:30pm

Location: 

899 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002

Building: 

Health Professional Licensing Administration

Details: 

To view the Open Session Agenda - click the agenda link at the bottom of this page. The Board of Pharmacy meetings will cover the following issues:

• Regulate the practice of pharmacists, pharmaceutical detailers, and pharmacy interns in the District of Columbia
• Evaluate applicants' qualifications
• Administer exams
• Recommend standards and procedures
• Issue licenses
• Receive and review complaints
• Request investigations
• Conduct hearings
• Examine witnesses and administer oaths

Colorado State Board of Pharmacy Practice of Pharmacy Webinar Scheduled for March 5, 2014

Colorado State Board of Pharmacy Practice of Pharmacy Webinar

This is an opportunity for pharmacists, pharmacy interns, pharmacy technicians, and other interested parties to review the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy Laws and Rules concerning the practice of pharmacy in Colorado. Please remember: This is your chance to ask us lots of questions! The pharmaceutical inspectors will present the webinar. No C.E.U. will be available for this class. Space is limited.

• Date: Wednesday, March 5, 2014
• Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

The following link can be used to register for this webinar. You will receive a confirmation email with further information.

Reserve your Webinar Seat Now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/583408865

California Board of Pharmacy Webcast of Meeting January 29-30, 2014

January 29-30, 2014 Webcast

Department of Consumer Affairs 1625 N. Market Blvd. 1st Floor Hearing Room Sacramento, CA 95834

Agenda

Meeting Materials

Arkansas Board of Pharmacy Public Hearing on Proposed Regulation Changes set for February 12, 2014

	Public Hearing on Proposed Regulation Changes
Date	02/12/2014
Time	8:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Address	322 South Main Street Suite 600 Little Rock, AR 72201
Location	Suite 600
Event Contact	John Kirtley
Event Phone	501-682-9010
Event Email	asbp@arkansas.gov
Description	PUBLIC NOTICE <br>On February 12, 2014 at 8:30 AM, the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy will hold a public hearing at the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, 322 South Main, Suite 600, Little Rock, AR 72201.&nbsp; The following regulation changes will be considered: <br> <br>Regulation 01 – General Operations: <br> <br>Proposed changes will update the physical address of the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy to, 322 South Main Street, Suite 600, Little Rock, AR. 72201. <br> <br>Regulation 02 – Pharmacists <br> <br>Proposed changes will clarify that the intern training requirements for pharmacist licensure by examination in Arkansas may be obtained as part of the school curriculum for the colleges of pharmacy under Board approved conditions. <br> <br>Regulation 04 – Pharmacy <br> <br>Proposed changes will update language regarding the electronic recording of legend or schedule III, IV, or V controlled substance prescriptions transferred from a retail pharmacy to a Central Fill pharmacy. Changes will also expand the protocol for methadone clinics to utilize additional drugs in research, clean up language regarding electronic prescribing and make technical corrections within the regulation. <br> <br>Regulation 05 – Long Term Care Facilities <br> <br>Proposed changes will add language to allow licensed in-patient hospice facilities to have emergency kits with a limited supply of prescription medications for use in emergencies. <br> <br>Regulation 07 – Drug Products/Prescriptions <br> <br>Proposed changes will allow pharmacists to electronically receive and document prescriptions in accordance with Arkansas Act 1331 of 2013 and as allowed by federal regulations.&nbsp; Proposed changes will also update language according to Arkansas Act 176 of 2013 to allow a pharmacist to manually enter information into the electronic tracking database when utilizing a Military ID to purchase Schedule V ephedrine, pseudoephedrine or phenylpropranolamine products and update language to clarify the option for a pharmacist to either enter verbal orders directly into the pharmacy’s electronic prescription system or promptly reduce the verbal order to writing.&nbsp; <br> <br> <br>Public comments will be accepted until the conclusion of the public hearing.&nbsp; A copy of the proposed regulation changes can be obtained through our website, <br>by calling (501) 682-0190, writing: <br>Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy <br>322 South Main Street, Suite 600 <br>Little Rock, AR 72201, <br>or by emailing the Board of Pharmacy at <a href="mailto:asbp@arkansas.gov">asbp@arkansas.gov</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; <br> quoted from here (sorry about the way it is typed but it is straight from website this way)

Arkansas Board of Pharmacy Meeting Scheduled for February 11-12, 2014

	February 2014 Board Meeting
Date	02/11/2014 - 02/12/2014
Time	8:00 AM - 04:30 PM
Address	322 South Main Street Suite 600 Little Rock, AR 72201

Alaska Board of Pharmacy Agenda for January 29-31, 2014--tech to pharmacists ratio, inspections of sterile compounding pharmacies to be considered

2014

• January 29-31, 2014
  9th Floor, Conference Room C
  State Office Building
  333 Willoughby Avenue
  Juneau, AK
  View Meeting Agenda

Wyoming Board of Pharmacy Meeting Scheduled for February 12-13, 2014

February 12-13, 2014
Cheyenne, Wyoming	Begins at 1:00 pm on Wednesday February 12 6920 Yellowtail Road, Cheyenne, WY 82009 quoted from here

California Board of Pharmacy Enforcement and Compounding Committee Post Meeting Materials for Meeting it held on January 10, 2014

Agenda

Meeting Materials Additional Materials

Florida Board of Pharmacy Compounding Rules Committee Agenda for February 10, 2014

February 10, 2014 Compounding Rules Committee
Meeting Location:The Florida Hotel & Conference Center
1500 Sand Lake Road
Orlando, FL 32809

  Agenda (PDF)

The Secret And Illegal Lethal Injection Drug Trade January 22, 2014

A drug dealer can name his own price. His product is most often literally worth more than its weight in gold. It is the age-old economic principle of supply and demand. His customers, desperate for a prescription drug for which they can obtain no prescription, will pay any price to fill their needs so great is their dependence on their drug of choice. Deals are made in secret with no regard for the legality, or illegality, of the exchange. Dealer and customer both live in fear of being found out and take great steps to hide their identities and their activities. Now let’s change “drug dealer” to “lethal injection drug supplier” and “customer” to “the state who needs drugs for a lethal injection”. -

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