~Links of Interest~

National Community Pharmacists Association

Drug Topics

Pharmacy Times

Internet Drug News

ISHP

Pharmacists Letter

Idaho Board of Medicine

Idaho Board of Nursing

FAQs

COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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

New Rules take effect July 1, 2009. Read the attached FAQ here

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

Yes, see attached FAQ and the following websites for more information

Institute for the Certification of Pharmacy Technicians (ExCPT)

Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

Pharmacy Trainer or Jacquelyn M Benkowski 877/232-8324

Q: Does Idaho participate in the MPJE exam?

          Yes, Idaho began participating in the MPJE December 2005.

Q: What is the process to reciprocate or transfer my pharmacist license to Idaho?        

      Reciprocity informational memo

Q: How do I contact the Drug Enforcement Administration?

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.?

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?

          Southworth Associates
         
Q: Does a change of ownership or location for a pharmacy require Board notification?

YES, (Board Rule 156)

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

Three years for annual controlled substance inventories, two years for all other records. Medicaid may have other requirements.

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

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)