FAQs

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: Do pharmacy technicians need to be registered in Idaho?

A: YES

Q: Do pharmacy technicians need to be certified in Idaho?

A: NO
 For additional information on certification please refer to:
PTCB Pharmacy Technician Certification Board at www.ptcb.org

Q: Does Idaho participate in the MPJE exam?

          A: Yes, Idaho began participating in the MPJE December 2005.

Q: How do I contact the Drug Enforcement Administration?

A:
Registration for Idaho and Oregon
400 2nd Ave W
Seattle WA 98119
(888) 219-4261
http://www.deadiversion.usdoj.gov

Q: How do I contact N.A.B.P.?

A:
National Association of Boards of Pharmacy
1600 Feehanville Dr.
Mt. Prospect, IL  60056
(847) 391-4406
http://www.nabp.net

Q: Who do I contact for Drug Interventions?

          A:
          Southworth Associates
          http://www.southworthassociates.net

Q: Does a change of ownership or location require Board notification?

A: YES, (Board Rule 156)

Q: How long must pharmacies maintain records of controlled substances?

A: Three years for annual controlled substance inventories, two years for all other records.

Q: How many hours of continuing education are required annually?

A:
1. A minimum of eight hours (0.8 C.E.U.) of ACPE or CME approved programs.
2. One hour (0.1 C.E.U.) of Board of Pharmacy approved jurisprudence (Pharmacy Law) program.
3. A maximum of six (0.6 C.E.U.) may be non-ACPE approved programs.
4. Three hours (0.3) of the fifteen (1.5 C.E.U.) must be obtained by attendance at live programs (Board Rule 134)