6/6/2022 2:41 pm
Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations 		VA.R. Document Number: R____-______
Virginia Register Publication Information

Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
Initial Agency Notice
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Agency Decision
Promulgating Board: Board of Pharmacy
Regulatory Coordinator: Erin Barrett

(804)367-4688

erin.barrett@dhp.virginia.gov
Agency Contact: Caroline Juran, RPh

Executive Director

(804)367-4456

caroline.juran@dhp.virginia.gov
Contact Address: Department of Health Professions

9960 Mayland Drive

Suite 300

Richmond, VA 23233
Chapter Affected:
18 vac 110 - 20: Regulations Governing the Practice of Pharmacy
Statutory Authority: State: Chapters 33 and 34 of Title 54.1

Federal:
Date Petition Received 02/22/2022
Petitioner Renae M. Cregger
 Petitioner's Request
To exempt automated dispensing systems exclusively stocked with drugs that would be kept in a stat-drug box pursuant to 18VAC110-20-550 or an emergency drug kit pursuant to 18VAC110-20-540 and are solely administered for stat or emergency use from the requirements of 18VAC110-20-555(1), (4)(a), and (4)(b).
 Agency Plan
The petition will be published on March 14, 2022 in the Register of Regulations and also posted on the Virginia Regulatory Townhall at www.townhall.virginia.gov to receive public comment ending April 13, 2022. The request to amend the regulations and any comments for or against the petition will be considered by the Board at its meeting scheduled for June 6, 2022. The petitioner will receive information on the Board\'s decision after that date.
Publication Date 03/14/2022  (comment period will also begin on this date)
Comment End Date 04/13/2022
 Agency Decision
Initiate a regulatory change
Agency Response Date 06/06/2022
 Agency Decision Text
The Board of Pharmacy will issue a Notice of Intended Regulatory Action for the consideration of a rulemaking to permit the use of automated dispensing devices for certain medications that may be currently stored in emergency drug kits or stat-drug boxes.