Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
secretary
Health and Human Resources
Agency
Department of Health Professions
Board
Board of Pharmacy
Petition 71
Petition Information
Petition Title Automated devices for dispensing drugs in hospitals
Date Filed 3/9/2009   
Petitioner Eric D. Hampton 
Petitioner's Request

To amend regulations pertaining automated devices for dispensing and administration of drugs to use the activity reports rather than having a nurse or other licensed person sign for the delivery.

 
Agency's Plan

The Board will receive public comment on the petition for rule-making until May 13, 2009 and will review the petition and any comment at its meeting on June 10, 2009 to make decision on whether to initiate rule-making.

 
Comment Period Began 4/13/2009    Ended 5/13/2009
31 comments
Agency Decision Initiate a regulatory change    
Response Date 6/12/2009
Agency Decision Summary

The Board will initiate rulemaking and has approved a NOIRA.

Associated regulatory action Signing of automated dispensing devices in hospitals
Latest Stage: Fast-Track