Chapter LIII

A. Rehearing. An aggrieved respondent may file within 10 days a rehearing motion in proper form requesting reconsideration or a rehearing by the board or by the interlocutory hearing panel. B. Grounds. The board or an interlocutory hearing panel may reconsider the motion for rehe…

A. An aggrieved respondent may appeal the board's decision to a court of appropriate jurisdiction within 30 days from the board order or rehearing motion denial. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § LIII-353 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Pharmacy, L…

A. The board may publish in the board's newsletter the sanctions imposed by the board that are of public interest and the public's right to know. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § LIII-355 Promulgated by the Department of Health and Hospitals, Board of Pharmacy, LR 14:708 (Octobe…

A. An application for reinstatement based on revocation or suspension of a pharmacist license, pharmacy permit, certification, registration, or any other designation authorized by the board shall be filed with and heard by the reinstatement committee for consideration and recomme…

A. The board may issue declaratory rulings in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, R.S. 49:950 et seq. These may include a declaratory statement or an advisory opinion, in the form of a ruling which has the same status as board decision in adjudicated cases, in respo…

A. The board is empowered to issue an order to any person or firm engaged in any activity, conduct, or practice constituting a violation of the Louisiana Pharmacy Practice Act or the regulations promulgated thereto, directing such person or firm to forthwith cease and desist from…

A. An application for initial pharmacist licensure, whether by examination or reciprocity, shall be submitted, with appropriate fee, to the board. An application shall expire one year after the date of receipt in the board office. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. 46 , § LIII-501 Promul…

A. Examination. A board-approved licensure examination shall consist of integrated pharmacy subject matters and any other disciplines the board may deem appropriate in order to demonstrate competence. An applicant shall achieve a passing score, as determined by the board, in the …

A. The board shall issue a license upon payment of the appropriate fees when the board is satisfied the applicant is competent to practice pharmacy in the state. 1. Renewal. The board shall make the annual pharmacist license renewal application available to all currently licensed…

A. Definitions. The following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Subsection: Dependent -a resident spouse or resident unmarried child under the age of 21 years, a child who is a student under the age of 24 years and who is financially dependent upon the parent,…

A. The board, recognizing that professional competency is a safeguard for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, shall require continuing pharmacy education as a prerequisite for annual licensure renewal for pharmacists. B. Definitions 1. ACPE -Accreditation Council for P…

A. Definitions 1. As used in this Section, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Subsection: Dependent -any of the following who relocates to Louisiana with a healthcare professional: i. the healthcare professional's spouse; ii. the healthcare profes…

A. A licensed pharmacist shall notify the board within 10 days, with documentation, attesting to any change of mailing and/or home address. This documented notice shall include the pharmacist's full name and license number, and the old and new address. Notes La. Admin. Code tit. …

A. A licensed pharmacist shall notify the board within 10 days, with documentation, attesting to any change in employment. This documented notice shall include the pharmacist's full name and license number, the name and address of old and new employment, and the permit numbers of…

A. Impairment or Impaired -a condition that causes an infringement on the ability of a person to practice, or assist in the practice, of pharmacy sufficient to pose a danger to the public. Impairment may be caused by, but is not limited to, alcoholism, substance abuse or addictio…

A. A pharmacist shall review the patient record and each prescription presented for dispensing for purposes of enhancing pharmacy care and therapeutic outcomes by recognizing the following potential situations: 1. drug over-utilization or under-utilization; 2. therapeutic duplica…

A. Patient counseling means the effective communication by a pharmacist of information to the patient or caregiver, in order to ensure proper use of drugs and devices. B. Minimum Requirements. At a minimum, the pharmacist should be convinced that the patient or caregiver is infor…

A. When the Governor issues, or renews, a state of emergency pursuant to the Emergency Assistance and Disaster Act of 1993, R.S. 29:721 et seq. or a state of public health emergency pursuant to the Louisiana Health Emergency Powers Act, R.S. 29:760 et seq.: 1. A pharmacist may di…

A. Education and Training Required; Supervision 1. Pharmacists who intend to administer medications to their patients shall obtain the education and training described within this Section prior to engaging in such activity. 2. Pharmacists who intend to supervise other pharmacy pe…

A. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section. Board - the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy. Collaborative Drug Therapy Management or Drug Therapy Management - that practice in which a pharmacist voluntarily agrees…

A. Definitions. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section. Cognitive Services -those acts and operations related to a patient's drug therapy that are judgmental in nature, based on knowledge, and derived from empirical fa…

A. A pharmacy intern is an individual who is not yet licensed as a pharmacist in any jurisdiction, and is: 1. engaged in the practice of pharmacy while under the direct and immediate supervision of a pharmacist for the purpose of obtaining practical experience for licensure as a …

A. All pharmacy interns shall meet the following requirements for registration. 1. All pharmacy interns shall register with the board. The failure to register may result in disciplinary action by the board. a. The applicant shall submit to the board office a properly completed ap…

A. All applicants for licensure by examination shall earn professional experience in the practice of pharmacy concurrent with attending or after graduation from a board-approved college of pharmacy. B. The practical experience shall be predominantly related to the provision of ph…

A. Impairment or Impaired -a condition that causes an infringement on the ability of a person to practice, or assist in the practice, of pharmacy sufficient to pose a danger to the public. Impairment may be caused by, but is not limited to, alcoholism, substance abuse or addictio…

A. Pharmacy interns may perform any duty of a pharmacist provided he is under the supervision of a pharmacist. B. The ratio of pharmacy interns, certified pharmacy technicians, and pharmacy technician candidates to pharmacists on duty shall not exceed four to one in any variable …

A. Education and Training Required; Supervision 1. Pharmacy interns who intend to administer medications to their patients shall obtain the education and training described within this Section prior to engaging in such activity. 2. Pharmacy interns, once properly qualified as req…

A. As used in this Chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Section. ACPE - Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. CPE - continuing pharmaceutical education, as part of a postgraduate educational program to enhance professional competenc…

A. Registration 1. All pharmacy technician candidates shall obtain a registration from the board prior to performing any professional functions in a pharmacy; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action by the board. 2. Qualifications a. The applicant shall be of good mora…

A. Definitions. The following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this Subsection: Dependent -a resident spouse or resident unmarried child under the age of 21 years, a child who is a student under the age of 24 years and who is financially dependent upon the parent,…

A. Qualifications 1. An applicant for a pharmacy technician certificate shall be at least 18 years of age, as evidenced by a valid and legible copy of a birth certificate or other appropriate credential. 2. An applicant shall be of good moral character and non-impaired. 3. An app…

A. Definitions 1. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this subsection: Dependent -any of the following who relocates to Louisiana with a healthcare professional: i. the healthcare professional's spouse. ii. the healthcare profes…

A. Pharmacy technician candidates and pharmacy technicians may assist the pharmacist by performing those duties and functions assigned by the pharmacist while under his direct and immediate supervision. 1. The ratio of pharmacy technician candidates, certified pharmacy technician…

A. A minimum of one technician-specific ACPE or board-approved CPE unit, or 10 credit hours, shall be required each year as a prerequisite for annual renewal of a pharmacy technician certificate. Such CPE units shall be credited in the 12-month period prior to the expiration date…

A. Pharmacy technician candidates and pharmacy technicians shall be non-impaired. B. Pharmacy technician candidates and pharmacy technicians who have knowledge that a pharmacist, pharmacist intern, pharmacy technician candidate, or pharmacy technician is impaired shall notify the…

A. Education and Training Required; Supervision 1. Pharmacy technicians who intend to administer medications to their patients shall obtain the education and training described within this Section prior to engaging in such activity. 2. Pharmacy technicians, once properly qualifie…