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)
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