New Jersey Administrative Code

(a) When an individual requests a pharmacist to furnish a self-administered hormonal contraceptive, the pharmacist shall: 1. Have the patient complete the Health Screening Questionnaire prepared by the New Jersey Department of Health. Upon request and whenever possible, the Healt…

(a) If the pharmacist concludes, based on N.J.A.C. 13:39-14.4, that a self-administered hormonal contraceptive is indicated for the patient, the pharmacist may furnish one. The pharmacist shall:1. Ensure that the patient is appropriately instructed in the administration of the se…

(a) The pharmacist must keep the following records: 1. A written or electronic record for any patient screened and for any self-administered hormonal contraceptive that is furnished pursuant to the Protocol, including, without limitation, any completed Health Screening Questionna…

(a) In order to be authorized to furnish self-administered hormonal contraceptives pursuant to the Protocol, a pharmacist must successfully complete a training program recognized pursuant to (c) below that is at least four credits and trains the pharmacist to: 1. Screen patients …

(a) An applicant for initial licensure as a pharmacist in New Jersey shall satisfy the following requirements: 1. The applicant shall be at least 18 years of age and shall submit a completed application for initial licensure, which shall include a passport size photo of the appli…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.10 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.1 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Authorization to practice; display of license".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.11 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.2 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Replacement license".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.12 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.3 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Change of name".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.13 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.4 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Change of address of record; service of process".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.14 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.5 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Verification of licensure".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.15 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.6 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Reproduction of initial license prohibited".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.16 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.7 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Biennial license renewal; administrative suspension".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.17 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.8 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Reinstatement from administrative and disciplinary license suspensions".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.18 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.9 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Inactive licensure".

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.19 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.10 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Steering prohibited".

(a) An applicant for initial licensure shall attain a passing score of not less than 75 on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX). If an applicant fails the NAPLEX, he or she shall be required to repeat the examination. (b) An applicant for initial licensure…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.20 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.11 by R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(a), 41 N.J.R. 2969(b). Section was "Responsibilities of pharmacists".

(a) An applicant for initial licensure shall submit evidence of good moral character, which shall be an ongoing requirement for licensure. In determining whether the applicant shall be licensed in the State, the Board shall consider evidence, which demonstrates that the applicant…

An applicant for initial licensure as a pharmacist in the State shall submit his or her name, address and fingerprints for purposes of a criminal history background check to be conducted by the State of New Jersey pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-28 et seq., P.L. 2002, c. 104, to determ…

The Board may refuse to issue a license to any applicant who has violated any law related to the practice of pharmacy or for any of the reasons set forth in N.J.S.A. 45:1-21 et seq. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.5 New Rule, R.2009 d.247, effective 8/3/2009. See: 41 N.J.R. 371(…

(a) The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Extern preceptor" means an individual approved by an Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-approved school or college of…

(a) No person shall be employed as a pharmacy intern until he or she has been registered with the Board pursuant to this section and his or her preceptor has been approved by the Board pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:39-2.6(c). (b) An applicant for registration as a pharmacy intern shall…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.8 Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:39-2.9 and amended by R.1999 d.214, effective 7/19/1999. See: 31 N.J.R. 1151(a), 31 N.J.R. 1932(a). Substituted "being investigated for" for "involved in" following "examination is". Former N.J.A.C. 13:39-2.10, Writte…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-2.9 Amended by R.1994 d.351, effective 7/18/1994. See: 26 N.J.R. 1596(a), 26 N.J.R. 2905(a). Amended by R.1999 d.214, effective 7/19/1999. See: 31 N.J.R. 1151(a), 31 N.J.R. 1932(a). Rewrote the section. Recodified from N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.11 and amende…

(a) An applicant who has successfully satisfied all Board requirements for licensure and has been approved by the Board to be licensed shall receive an authorization signed by the Executive Director of the Board granting the applicant the right to practice pharmacy in the State o…

It shall be unlawful for a pharmacist to enter into an arrangement with a health care practitioner who is licensed to issue prescriptions, or any institution, facility, or entity that provides health care services, for the purpose of directing or diverting patients to or from a s…

(a) All pharmacists shall be responsible for compliance with all the rules, regulations and laws governing the practice of pharmacy. (b) Any pharmacist found to have violated the New Jersey Pharmacy Practice Act, N.J.S.A. 45:14-40 et seq., or the rules in this chapter, shall be s…

A replacement initial license or renewal license shall be issued by the Board upon payment of a fee as prescribed in N.J.A.C. 13:39-1.3 and upon submission of proof of the applicant's identity and reasonable proof of the loss or destruction of the initial license or renewal licen…

If a pharmacist legally changes the name under which he or she engages in the practice of pharmacy, the pharmacist shall notify the Board within 30 days of such change. The pharmacist shall submit original proof of the change of name or a certified copy of the court order or marr…

(a) A pharmacist shall notify the Board in writing of any change in his or her address of record within 30 days. (b) Failure to notify the Board of any change in a pharmacist's address of record pursuant to (a) above may result in disciplinary action in accordance with N.J.S.A. 4…

A verification that the license of a pharmacist is in good standing shall be supplied by the Board upon written request and upon payment of the fee set forth in N.J.A.C. 13:39-1.3. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-3.5 The following annotation applies to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.5 prior to …

The biennial license or wallet-sized license issued by the Board to any pharmacist shall not be reprinted, photographed, photostated, duplicated or reproduced by any other means either in whole or in part, except as provided in N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.2. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-3…

(a) The Board shall send a notice of renewal to each licensee, at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the license. The notice of renewal shall explain inactive renewal and advise the licensee of the option to renew as inactive. If the notice to renew is not sent 60 days prio…

(a) A licensee who holds an inactive license pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.7(c) may apply to the Board for reactivation of the inactive license. A licensee seeking reactivation of an inactive license shall submit: 1. A renewal application; 2. A certification of employment listing …

(a) A licensee who has had his or her license administratively suspended pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:39-3.7(e) may apply to the Board for reinstatement. A licensee applying for reinstatement shall submit: 1. A reinstatement application; 2. A certification of employment listing each j…

(a) A permit application shall be submitted to the Board by every individual or business entity desiring to operate a new pharmacy. Such application shall be made on a form furnished by the Board. If the area for which a pharmacy permit is sought is less than the total area of th…

(a) Whenever a pharmacy is to be discontinued and closed for any reason, including suspension or retirement of the permit holder, sale or insolvency, the permit holder shall immediately send written notification of the anticipated closing to the State Board of Pharmacy, the Offic…

(a) When a pharmacy ceases operation as the result of a suspension, retirement, or death of the owner, sale, or other cause including insolvency, the permit holder, or the one responsible for supervising the disposition of the practice, shall make every effort to notify patrons t…

(a) All pharmacies shall be kept open for the transaction of business at least 40 hours per week and at least five days per week. (b) If any permanent changes are made in the opening or closing hours of a pharmacy, the Board office shall be notified in writing of these changes wi…

A replacement permit may be issued by the Board upon payment of a fee pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:39-1.3 and submission of an affidavit describing the loss or destruction of the permit originally issued, or upon return of the damaged permit. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-4.13 Recodi…

(a) Any permit issued by the Board for the operation of a pharmacy may be copied only for State agencies and other business entities with whom the permit holder does pharmacy related business. (b) Any reproduction of a pharmacy permit by a permit holder for any unlawful purpose s…

(a) The pharmacist(s) on duty in all pharmacies, including pharmacy departments, shall be responsible for: 1. Keeping the pharmacy or pharmacy department closed and the security system turned on at all times when he or she is not present within the permitted premises in the case …

(a) The Board may issue a special permit, wherein the type of service is of a limited nature. The permit so issued, being based on special conditions of use imposed by the Board, may necessitate the waiver of certain rule requirements. (b) Specialized permits shall pertain to pha…

It shall be unlawful for a pharmacy permit holder to enter into an arrangement with a practitioner, or any institution, facility, or entity that provides health care services, for the purpose of directing or diverting patients to or from a specified pharmacy for the filling of pr…

(a) All permit holders shall be responsible for compliance with all the rules, regulations and laws governing the practice of pharmacy. (b) Any permit holder may be held liable for violations of the New Jersey Pharmacy Practice Act, N.J.S.A. 45:14-40 et seq., and the rules in thi…

(a) The four component functions of handling a prescription are intake, processing, fulfillment and dispensing. (b) Central prescription handling entails two or more licensed pharmacies sharing responsibility for performing the four component functions of handling a prescription.…

(a) All permits shall be issued by the Board in the name of the pharmacy for the operation of which the permit is issued. (b) A permit holder shall submit to the Board, on an annual basis, within 30 days after the permit expiration, a renewal application and the renewal fee set f…

(a) Any pharmacy located in a state other than New Jersey (hereinafter "out-of-State pharmacy") that ships, mails, distributes or delivers in any manner, legend drugs or devices or controlled dangerous substances pursuant to a prescription into the State, or which participates in…

(a) The following words and terms, when used in this section, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. "Direct supervision" shall have the same meaning as "immediate supervision" as set forth at N.J.S.A. 45:14-41. "Supervising pharmacist"…

(a) A licensed pharmacist, registered pharmacy intern, and pharmacy extern must be authorized to administer vaccines and related emergency medications pursuant to and to comply with the requirements at N.J.A.C. 13:39-4.21. (b) For a patient who is under 18 years of age, a license…