| 4/2/2020 10:26 am Date / Time filed with the Register of Regulations | VA.R. Document Number: R____-______ |
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Virginia Register Publication Information
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Transmittal Sheet: Response to Petition for Rulemaking
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Initial Agency Notice
Agency Decision
| Promulgating Board: | Board of Pharmacy |
| Regulatory Coordinator: | Elaine J. Yeatts (804)367-4688 elaine.yeatts@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 | 04/02/2020 |
| Petitioner | Bioscript Infusion Services |
To amend section 276 to allow remote order processing by technicians outside the physical
location of a licensed pharmacy. Currently, pharmacists are allowed to perform prescription
processing functions from remote location. Petitioner's request is to allow pharmacy
technicians to also process orders under the supervision of a pharmacist under certain
conditions as specified in regulation.
Agency Plan
Following a 30-day comment period, the Board will consider the petition and any comment
received at its next meeting, which is currently scheduled for June 16.
| Publication Date | 04/27/2020 (comment period will also begin on this date) |
| Comment End Date | 05/27/2020 |