The Board proposes the rule amendment for a comprehensive review and to review continuing education related to Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances to add course content related to prescriptions for opioids.

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Subject:: Standards of Practice for the Filling of Controlled Substance Prescriptions; Electronic Prescribing; Mandatory Continuing Education.
Purpose:: The Board proposes the rule amendment for a comprehensive review and to review continuing education related to Validation of Prescriptions for Controlled Substances to add course content related to prescriptions for opioids.
Rulemaking Authority:: 456.013, 465.005, 465.0155, 465.009, 465.022(12) FS.
Law:: 456.013, 456.42, 456.43, 465.0155, 465.003, 465.009, 465.016(1)(i), (s), 465.017, 465.022(12), 893.04 FS.
Contact:: C. Erica White, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C04, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3254.
Related Rules: (1): 64B16-27.831. Standards of Practice for the Dispensing of Controlled Substances for Treatment of Pain