Virginia Board of Pharmacy - Health Professions Overview
Learn about the Department of Health Professions in Virginia, specifically the Virginia Board of Pharmacy's role in regulating pharmacy practice, drug pricing, and ensuring safe patient care. Explore the mission, powers, duties, and makeup of the Board, along with key functions and responsibilities. Stay informed about healthcare regulations and programs in Virginia.
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Department of Health Professions Virginia Board of Pharmacy House Health Welfare and Institutions - Prescription Drug Pricing Workgroup July 7, 2020 Caroline D. Juran, RPh Executive Director
Department of Health Professions Department of Health Profession Mission: To ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care practitioners and the public. 13 health regulatory boards, Board of Health Professions, Prescription Monitoring Program, Health Practitioners Monitoring program, Healthcare Workforce Data Center Regulates healthcare practitioners over 60 professions www.dhp.virginia.gov
Department of Health Professions Department of Health Profession Non-General Fund agency Must cover expenses through licensing fees Monetary penalties must be transferred to State Literary Fund within DOE www.dhp.virginia.gov
Department of Health Professions 54.1-3307 Specific Powers and Duties of the Board of Pharmacy Regulate the practice of pharmacy and the manufacturing, dispensing, selling, distributing, processing, compounding, or disposal of drugs and devices; Control the character and standard of all drugs, cosmetics and devices within the Commonwealth; www.dhp.virginia.gov
Department of Health Professions 54.1-3307 Specific Powers and Duties of the Board of Pharmacy, cont. Investigate complaints as to the quality and strength of all drugs, cosmetics, and devices; Take action to prevent the manufacturing, dispensing, selling, distributing, processing, compounding and disposal of such drugs, cosmetics and devices that do not conform to the requirements of law. www.dhp.virginia.gov
Department of Health Professions Makeup of the Board of Pharmacy 54.1-3305 10 members appointed by Virginia Governor 8 pharmacists licensed in VA 2 citizen members Term of office = 4 years and can be reappointed for a second term www.dhp.virginia.gov
Department of Health Professions Licensing Categories; In-state and Nonresident Manufacturers Restricted and non-restricted Wholesale Distributors Warehousers Third-party logistic providers Outsourcing Facilities Dispensers Pharmacies Certain Prescribers www.dhp.virginia.gov
Department of Health Professions Licensing Process Initial application and fee ($180-$270) In-state = inspection of facility Nonresident = submission of state permit/inspection report demonstrating compliance Annual renewal ($180-$270) BOP works with federal partners (FDA, DEA) in providing oversight www.dhp.virginia.gov
Department of Health Professions Complexities Global market Adverse events Shortages Counterfeit drugs Diversion Fraud www.dhp.virginia.gov
Department of Health Professions Enforcement May inspect any space where drugs, devices, or cosmetics are held; labeling; product; and required records ( 54.1-3309) Investigate complaints Work with or share possible violations with certain state or federal partners www.dhp.virginia.gov
Department of Health Professions Contact Information Department of Health Professions Virginia Board of Pharmacy Perimeter Center 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300 Henrico, VA 23233 (804) 367-4456 Caroline.juran@dhp.Virginia.gov www.dhp.virginia.gov
