The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the standards of practice for the filling of controlled substance prescriptions, electronic prescribing, and mandatory continuing education.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Pharmacy

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

64B16-27.831Standards of Practice for the Filling of Controlled Sustance Prescriptions; Electronic Prescribing; Mandatory Continuing Education

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendment to update language regarding the standards of practice for the filling of controlled substance prescriptions, electronic prescribing, and mandatory continuing education.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Standards of Practice for the Filling of Controlled Substance Prescriptions; Electronic Prescribing; Mandatory Continuing Education.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 456.013, 465.005, 465.0155, 465.009, 465.022(12) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 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.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jessica Sapp, Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C08, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3258 or by email at [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.