New Jersey Administrative Code

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) Each applicant for biennial license renewal shall complete a minimum of 30 credits of continuing education during the preceding biennial period, except that the Board shall not require completion of continuing education credits for an applicant's initial license renewal. At l…

(a) A licensee may obtain continuing education credit from the following categories: 1. Programs or courses offered by Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE)-approved providers; 2. Programs and courses that have received prior Board approval pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:3…

(a) Credit for continuing education shall be granted as follows for each biennial license period: 1. Attendance at approved programs or courses shall be granted one credit for each hour of attendance. Credit shall not be granted for programs or courses which are less than one con…

(a) A licensee shall specify on his or her application for biennial license renewal that the required number of continuing education credits has been completed. Falsification of any information contained in the renewal application may result in an appearance before the Board and …

(a) The Board may waive continuing education requirements on an individual basis for reasons of military service, hardship, illness or disability. (b) A licensee seeking a waiver of continuing education requirements shall apply to the Board in writing and set forth with specifici…

(a) A continuing education sponsor shall receive prior Board approval for a program or course if the sponsor provides, in writing on a form provided by the Board, information which demonstrates that the program or course meets the following requirements: 1. The program or course …

A Board member or a Board representative may monitor an approved program or course without prior notification to the continuing education sponsor. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-3A.7

(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…

The current permit issued by the Board for the operation of a pharmacy shall be conspicuously displayed in view of the public. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-4.3 Amended by 49 N.J.R. 3761(a), effective 12/4/2017

In the case of death of an individual owner or a partner, the permit issued to the deceased owner or to the partnership is terminated and shall be returned to the Board pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:39-4.10. If the operation of the pharmacy is to be continued, the estate or heirs of th…

(a) When there is a change in the ownership of a pharmacy or in the ownership of the business entity holding the pharmacy permit, the following requirements shall be satisfied, as applicable: 1. If there is a complete change in ownership, the new owner(s) shall, within 30 days af…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-4.6 Reserved by 49 N.J.R. 3761(a), effective 12/4/2017

(a) When a pharmacy permit holder intends to change the physical location and address of the permitted premises, the permit holder shall apply to the Board, at least 30 days prior to such change, for a new pharmacy permit. If the change in location and address will result in the …

(a) Prior to the remodeling of a pharmacy or pharmacy department, where such remodeling entails a change within the premises of the location or size of the prescription area, or a change in the dimensions of the licensed premises, the permit holder shall notify the Board at least…

(a) When a pharmacy permit holder intends to change the name of the pharmacy, the permit holder shall apply to the Board, at least 30 days prior to such change, for an amended permit. The permit holder shall submit a new permit application pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:39-4.1 and the n…

(a) For purposes of this subchapter, the following words shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Remote location" means a location where the pharmaceutical functions specified in this subchapter are performed, other than on the premises…

(a) A pharmacy may engage in the remote processing of prescriptions, provided that the pharmacy complies with the requirements of this subchapter. (b) A pharmacy that engages in the remote processing of prescriptions shall notify the Board that it is engaging in the remote proces…

An out-of-State pharmacy registered with the Board pursuant to N.J.A.C. 13:39-4.20 may engage in the remote processing of prescriptions that are to be shipped, mailed, distributed, or delivered to New Jersey, provided that the remote processing of prescriptions is authorized unde…

The rules in this subchapter shall apply to all retail pharmacies, retail pharmacy departments and all institutional pharmacies filling prescriptions for outpatient use. For purposes of this subchapter, "pharmacy" means a retail pharmacy, retail pharmacy department or an institut…

(a) Prescription legend drugs, devices and controlled dangerous substances shall not be stored in the pharmacy or pharmacy department in such a manner as to be accessible to the public. (b) Prescription legend drugs, devices and controlled dangerous substances shall be stored onl…

(a) All prescription drugs and chemicals shall be stored, filled, dispensed, transported, and/or delivered to the patient, agent of the patient, or facility or healthcare provider providing care to the patient to assure and maintain the integrity and stability of the prescription…

Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-5.12 Recodified to N.J.A.C. 13:39-5.10 by R.2010 d.090, effective 6/21/2010. See: 42 N.J.R. 132(a), 42 N.J.R. 1221(a). Section was "Restriction on storage of prescription legend drugs and controlled dangerous substance".

(a) A pharmacy shall comply with all requirements imposed by, and all requests for information from, the Division of Consumer Affairs concerning prescription drug retail price lists as provided in N.J.A.C. 13:45A-32.1. (b) Failure on the part of a pharmacy to comply with the requ…

Pharmacies shall maintain entrances which are easily and safely accessible to the general public. Access to and egress from the pharmacy shall not be such that the public must traverse or traffic through any area in which prescriptions are prepared. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39…

(a) Pharmacies shall post a sign on the exterior of the building or a sign which is otherwise visible from a public roadway, conspicuously identifying the existence of a pharmacy on the premises, unless prohibited by lease agreement or municipal ordinance. In such case, a copy of…

(a) For pharmacies in operation prior to July 1, 1963, the space devoted to the prescription area and laboratory shall not be less than 10 percent of the main floor area of the pharmacy, and in no instance shall it be less than 50 square feet. If the main floor area of such pharm…

Pharmacies shall contain a prescription counter or counters on which to work, including sufficient space for workstation equipment, and the free working space shall not be less than 18 inches in width and not less than 12 total feet in length. This minimum working surface shall b…

An adequate sink with hot and cold running water shall be provided in the prescription area, easily accessible to the prescription counter. Notes N.J. Admin. Code § 13:39-5.6 Amended by R.1999 d.214, effective 7/19/1999. See: 31 New Jersey Register 1151(a), 31 New Jersey Register…