Description | Establishes qualifications for licensure for pharmacies and pharmacists, requirements for renewal of licensure, facilities standards, standards for practice of pharmacy. |
State Authority | Chapters 33 and 34 of Title 54.1 |
Federal Authority | None entered |
Text of Regulation | Link to Virginia Administrative Code |
Goals of Regulation |
1) Achieve high ratings on Customer Service Satisfaction Survey for application process and renewal of licensure. 2) Reduce the number of deficiencies noted on facility inspections. 3) Review regulations for unnecessary barriers to new technology or reduction in pharmacist workloads which might improve error rates and consumer safety. |
Meetings | There are 1 future meetings that specifically target this chapter for discussion. See all meetings (69) relating to this chapter. |
Name / Title: | Caroline Juran, RPh / Executive Director |
Address: |
9960 Mayland Drive Suite 300 Richmond, VA 23233-1463 |
Email Address: | caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov |
Telephone: | (804)367-4456 FAX: (804)527-4472 TDD: ()- |
Past Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Conformity of Board scheduling to 2024 General Assembly legislation
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2024. |
Crisis Stabilization Services and Use of Automated Drug Dispensing Systems and Remote Dispensing Systems | Emergency/NOIRA | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/12/2024 and expires on 02/11/2026. |
Allowances for emergency drugs by EMS agencies | Emergency/NOIRA | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/20/2024 and expires on 02/19/2026. |
June 2024 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/09/2024. |
March 2024 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/09/2024. |
December 2023 scheduling for conformity with federal action
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/28/2024. |
December 2023 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/28/2024. |
September 2023 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/31/2024. |
Implementation of HB2364/SB894 of the 2023 General Assembly regarding Scheduled drugs
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/08/2023. |
June 2023 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/27/2023. |
March 2023 scheduling and de-scheduling of drugs and chemicals pursuant to federal scheduling actions July 7, 2022 - February 3, 2023
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/16/2023. |
March 2023 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/27/2023. |
Implementation of 2021 legislation for pharmacists initiating treatment | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/08/2023. |
December 2022 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/12/2023. |
September 2022 action conforming schedules to federal scheduling actions 2021 – July 6, 2022
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2023. |
September 2022 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/01/2023. |
Implementation of HB193/SB759 regarding Scheduled drugs
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/23/2022. |
Implementation of legislation for pharmacists initiating treatment | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/21/2022. |
June 2022 scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/14/2022. |
Implementation of 2020 legislation for registration of pharmacy technicians | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/21/2022. |
Use of medication carousels and RFID technology | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/07/2022. |
Scheduling chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/16/2022. |
Scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/15/2021. |
Scheduling of chemical in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/23/2021. |
De-scheduling of drug to conform to DEA
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/17/2021. |
Scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/03/2021. |
Scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/25/2020. |
Reporting of immunizations to VIIS | Emergency | Stage complete. Emergency regulation expired on 03/21/2022. |
Handling fee | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/18/2021. |
Scheduling for conformity to DEA scheduling
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/05/2020. |
Placement of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/05/2020. |
Brown bagging and white bagging | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/09/2021. |
Increase in fees | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/14/2020. |
Scheduling of chemicals
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/11/2019. |
Periodic review result of Chapters 20 and 50; Promulgation of Chapters 15 and 21 | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/11/2019. |
Scheduling chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/26/2019. |
Scheduling chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/03/2019. |
Amending definition of "cold" | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/25/2019. |
Requirement for applicants and licensees to have an e-profile ID number | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/26/2019. |
Requirement for pharmacy to be operational within 90 days | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/22/2019. |
Scheduling of drug in Schedule V
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/06/2019. |
Placement of chemical in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/28/2018. |
Controlled substances registration for naloxone and teleprescribing | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/23/2019. |
Scheduling of drugs or chemicals
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/05/2018. |
Placement of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/13/2018. |
Chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/21/2018. |
Response to petitions for rulemaking | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/31/2018. |
Chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/13/2017. |
Scheduling of chemicals
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/04/2017. |
Partial fill of Schedule II drugs | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/07/2017. |
Drug destruction in correctional facilities | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/07/2017. |
Outsourcing facilities | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/28/2017. |
Scheduling of chemicals
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/14/2017. |
CE credit for volunteer practice | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/05/2017. |
Scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/22/2017. |
Schedling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/16/2016. |
Registration of non-resident medical equipment suppliers
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/16/2016. |
Addressing hours of continuous work by pharmacists | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/08/2017. |
Scheduling of chemicals
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/07/2016. |
Inclusion of diazepam rectal gel in emergency kits | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/11/2016. |
Scheduling of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/15/2016. |
Repackaging at PACE sites | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 04/21/2016. |
Collection sites for disposal of unused drugs | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/24/2016. |
Scheduling of chemicals
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/02/2015. |
Placement of chemicals in Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/12/2015. |
Correction of error
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 06/17/2015. |
Placement of specified chemical compounds into Schedule I
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/11/2015. |
Administrative fees for duplicate licenses and verification | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2015. |
Drugs and emergency medical services agencies | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/16/2015. |
Nonresident pharmacy renewal date and access by suspended pharmacists to prescription department | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/16/2015. |
Continuous quality improvement programs | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/31/2014. |
Maintaining floor stock of certain drugs onsite at correctional facilities | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/16/2015. |
Less restrictive and burdensome record-keeping for on-hold prescriptions | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/12/2014. |
Modifications to requirements for automated dispensing devices for less burdensome process | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/12/2014. |
Administration of drugs by emergency medical services personnel
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/25/2013. |
Regulatory reform changes | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/26/2013. |
Change to run-dry requirement for automated counting devices | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/02/2013. |
Repackaging in CSB's and BHA's | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/15/2012. |
Elimination of alarm system for certain EMS agencies | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/22/2011. |
Conformity to DEA rules
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/04/2010. |
Correction of regulation cite and conformity to Code
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/04/2010. |
Signing of automated dispensing devices in hospitals | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/17/2011. |
Drug donation program | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/10/2010. |
Standards of conduct | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/17/2010. |
Changes in renewal dates for pharmacies and permitted facilities | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/23/2009. |
Stat-drug boxes in long-term care facilities | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/07/2010. |
Correction of regulation cite and conformity to Code
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/28/2009. |
One-time reduction in renewal fees
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/28/2009. |
Address of record/public address
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2009. |
Periodic review | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/02/2009. |
Registration of restricted volunteer licensees
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/06/2008. |
Changes to nuclear pharmacy rules | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/11/2008. |
Correction of Code cite
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/14/2008. |
CH 0020 Conformity to compounding law
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/23/2008. |
Correction of Code cite
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/30/2007. |
Change in state agency name
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/29/2006. |
One-time fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/29/2006. |
One-time fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/29/2006. |
Oversight of wholesale distributors | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/06/2006. |
Returned check fee
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/03/2006. |
Elimination of alarm for alternate delivery sites | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/10/2006. |
Acceptance of TOEFL iBT | Fast-Track | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/23/2006. |
Fee reduction
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 11/02/2005. |
Limitation on refills of Schedule VI drugs | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/11/2006. |
Offsite data entry and DUR for prescriptions | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 09/07/2005. |
Delegation to an agency subordinate | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 05/04/2005. |
Exclusion from inventory for state lab – Change in law
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/01/2004. |
Regulatory review | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/25/2004. |
Repeal of Virginia Formulary
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/02/2003. |
Changes in pharmacy practice; drugs to indigent patients | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/16/2003. |
Voluntary practice by out-of-state pharmacists | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 07/02/2003. |
Registration of pharmacy technicians | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 02/26/2003. |
Increase in fees | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 12/04/2002. |
Code cite
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/27/2002. |
Pilot projects | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 03/27/2002. |
Use of robot technology in hospital pharmacies | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 01/17/2001. |
Conformity to changes in law
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/02/2000. |
Pharmacy closings and controlled substance registration for mid-level providers | Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 10/13/1999. |
Automated dispensing devices
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Final | Stage complete. This regulation became effective on 08/04/1999. |
Withdrawn Actions | ||
Action Title | Latest Stage | Status |
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Exclusion of private dwellings or residences from operating locations of controlled substance registrations | ||
Deletion of scheduling of certain chemicals now scheduled in Schedule I in the Code
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Final | Stage withdrawn on 11/18/2021 before Attorney General's office completed its review. |
Delivery of dispensed prescriptions; labeling | Proposed | Stage withdrawn on 09/11/2020 after the comment period had ended. |
Definition of electronic prescription
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Final | Stage withdrawn on 10/31/2017 prior to submitting for AG review. |
Compounding requiremenst
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Final | Stage withdrawn on 11/30/2007 after submission to the Registrar. |
Conformity to compounding law | ||
Increase in fees | NOIRA | Stage withdrawn on 04/14/2000 after the comment period had ended. |
Periodic Reviews | ||
Last Activity | Status | |
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1/17/2022 Agency Completed | Amend | |
11/3/2015 Agency Completed | Amend | |
10/16/2012 Agency Completed | Amend | |
9/5/2007 Agency Completed | Amend | |
9/1/2001 Agency Completed | Amend |