The Board proposes the rule amendments to require consistent periods of record retention. Four years is compatible with the biennial inspection period by the Department of Health. Consistent periods of record retention increase efficiency.

 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Board of Pharmacy

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

64B16-26.351Standards for Approval of Registered Pharmacy Technician Training Programs

64B16-26.601Standards for Approval of Courses and Providers

64B16-26.603Continuing Education Records Requirements

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The Board proposes the rule amendments to require consistent periods of record retention. Four years is compatible with the biennial inspection period by the Department of Health. Consistent periods of record retention increase efficiency.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: Period of time for record retention.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 465.005, 465.009, 465.014 FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 456.025(7), 465.009, 465.014 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: Tammy Collins, Acting Executive Director, Board of Pharmacy, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin C04, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3254

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