I am in favor of the live CE requirement with reservations. I want to know the origin/reason for the requirement as well as evidence that the live/live-interactive programs provides added benefits. I would also appreciate a definition of what the Board would consider as "live-interactive". I believe the opportunity to interact and network with other pharmacists has value and this requirement would serve as a platform to accomplish this. I also think an opportunity to learn in a different way sometimes is a welcome change to the home study, printed materials. I also see this opportunity as a little nudge to promote joining organizations providing this form of CE. NCPA, APhA, and I suspect others offer live CE through membership and the cost of membership is cheaper than traveling to an onsite program. I am hesistant to lend full and complete support given two former Board of Pharmacy employees, Elizabeth Russell and Vicky Gwaltney, spoke convincing against this proposed change. Since this is a comment period, I hope this gives the Board reason to share details and explain the reasoning behind this significant change in CE requirements. I can see the valid points on time constraints, cost, and the real value of this requirement. I believe some live CE should be required but agree a phasing in or just a reduced requirement of say 2 hours instead of 5 may be a workable end result. Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to share my comments and concerns.