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MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2010
Election for Rehabilitation Supplier Device and Medical Equipment Subcommittee Seat. In June 2010, the Board of Pharmacy DME Subcommittee will hold an election for the Rehabilitation Supplier Representative seat. This seat is presently held by DME Subcommittee member Mel Elliot, who is eligible to run for a second term.
The Rehabilitation Supplier Representative must practice in the particular area for which he or she is nominated, but need not practice exclusively in that area.
If interested in becoming a candidate for the above mentioned position, a “Person-In-Charge” of a DME facility (who is the “permit holder” for purposes of North Carolina law) who also meets the practice area qualification stated above may submit a petition to appear on the ballot. Any petitioner must be a registered North Carolina DME permit holder as of March 15, 2010. The petition must be filed in the Board office or postmarked by April 1, 2010. Anyone wishing to learn more about the duties of a DME subcommittee member may contact Karen Matthew, Director of Investigations and Inspections, kmatthew@ncbop.org.
All North Carolina DME permit holders residing in the state as of March 15, 2010 are eligible to vote. Voting will again be electronic, although for this year’s election Board staff is implementing an electronic voting system whereby a DME “Person-In-Charge” in the state will log on to his/her individual Board account to cast an electronic ballot. More detail, including instructions for requesting a paper ballot if preferred, will follow in the coming weeks.
Click here for Device and Medical Equipment Committee Nominating Form.
FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 2010
Suspension of Fox Insurance’s Medicare Part D Plan. Medicare has suspended Fox Insurance’s Medicare Part D plan. This action may impact several thousand North Carolinians. This press release from the North Carolina Department of Insurance details how the SHIIP program may be able to help some of those affected: http://www.ncbop.org/PDF/FoxInsurancePartDcoverageMarch2010.pdf.
MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010
ARMED PHARMACY ROBBERY SUSPECT: In recent weeks Iredell County has seen two armed pharmacy robberies. The most recent was Feb 5th at a CVS on Turnersburg Hwy. An Iredell County Sheriff's detective has distributed two photos of the suspect (photo #1, click here; photo #2, click here). This suspect fits the description of the suspect in a separate robbery at North Iredell Pharmacy. The suspect is in his late 20's to early 30's, has strawberry blond facial hair, is 5'8" to 5'11" in height. He walked into the CVS around 10:40 pm, produced a gun and asked for all the Oxycontin in the store. The suspect left upon receiving the Oxycontin. During the North Iredell Pharmacy robbery, the suscpect placed the staff on the floor, took medication, and stole a technician's car. The Iredell County sheriff's department does not believe the suspect is local. If anyone recognizes the subject in the photographs or has any information concerning these robberies, please Contact Officer Errin Jenkins at the Iredell County Sheriffs Office at 704-832-2373.
The NC Board of Pharmacy is no longer using its PO Box 4560 for receiving mail. We are using our street address (listed below) exclusively. Please update your records accordingly.
NC Board of Pharmacy
6015 Farrington Road
Suite 201
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
The 2010 renewal period has ended. Any pharmacy or DME permit renewed between March 2 - March 31, 2010 will be subject to a LATE PENALTY; any permit NOT RENEWED BY MARCH 31 WILL BE CLOSED.
To complete a late renewal application, select the appropriate link below:
In-State Pharmacy Late Renewal Application
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2010
DISCUSSION OF PHARMACIST TO TECHNICIAN RATIO MATTERS. At the Board’s monthly meeting (February 16, 2010), some Board members stated that they have received phone calls and notes of concern regarding pharmacist-to-technician ratio matters. The Board members invite pharmacists or others who have such concerns to attend the Board’s next meeting – Tuesday, March 9, 2010 – and discuss such concerns with the Board.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2010
ELECTION FOR SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT BOARD OF PHARMACY SEAT. In April 2010, the Board of Pharmacy will hold an election for the Southeastern District seat. This seat is presently held by Board President Joey McLaughlin, who is eligible to run for a second term.
The Southeastern District consists of Beaufort, Bladen, Brunswick, Carteret, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Duplin, Greene, Harnett, Hoke, Johnston, Jones, Lenoir, New Hanover, Onslow, Pamlico, Pender, Pitt, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland and Wayne Counties.
A pharmacist resident in one of these counties may appear on the ballot by submitting a petition signed by ten (10) eligible voters from the Southeastern District. The petition must be filed in the Board office or postmarked before March 10, 2010. Any Southeastern District pharmacist interested in serving on the Board is encouraged to file a petition. And any pharmacist interested in learning more about the duties of a Board member is encouraged to contact Jay Campbell, Executive Director.
While the pharmacist elected to the Southeastern District seat must live in that district at the time of election, all pharmacists licensed in North Carolina and residing in the state as of March 15, 2010 are eligible to vote. Voting will again be electronic, although for this year’s election Board staff is implementing an electronic voting system whereby pharmacists in the state will log on to their individual Board account to cast ballots. More detail will follow in the coming weeks.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 2010
Board of Pharmacy Publishes Proposed Rules to Implement the Drug, Supplies, and Medical Device Repository Program (S.L. 2009-423). In late 2009, the North Carolina General Assembly passed “An Act to Establish the Drug, Supplies, and Medical Device Repository Program in the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy.” The statute provides, for the first time, concrete guidelines for the donation and redispensing of certain drugs, medical supplies, and medical devices. The Act directs the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy to issue rules to implement the Act and establish the regulatory framework for such items. The proposed rules are now published for commentary from interested persons, and a public hearing on the proposed rule will be held on Monday, April 19, in conjunction with the public hearing on the Board’s proposed rule concerning Advanced Pharmacy Technicians in in-patient hospital settings. Understanding of the proposed rule language requires familiarity with the text of the statute, which is found here: http://www.ncbop.org/PDF/DrugDepository.pdf.
The proposed implementing rule and instructions for submitting comments are found here: http://www.ncbop.org/PDF/DrugRepositoryproposedruleApril2010.doc.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 14, 2010
Board Publishes Proposed Rule Concerning Advanced Pharmacy Technician Status In the In-Patient Hospital Setting. This proposed rule is being published for notice and comment. All interested pharmacists are encouraged to provide written comments and/or attend the public hearing. Deadlines and instructions are contained in the document. Click here to read the proposed rule.
NEW CE OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2010: PHARMACISTS & TECHNICIANS, Remember to check our CE page often for upcoming CE programs in your area. (LAST UPDATED FEBRUARY 17, 2010.)
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