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Board Meeting Minutes
June 20, 2002 Board Meeting minutes
THE ARIZONA STATE BOARD OF PHARMACY
HELD A SPECIAL MEETING JUNE 20, 2002
WIGWAM CONFERENCE CENTER - LITCHFIELD PARK, ARIZONA
The following Board Members and staff were present: Vice President (presiding officer) Paul
Draugalis, Linda K. McCoy, Gerald Ritt, Dennis McAllister, Eugene Drake and Daniel Ketcherside.
Also present were: compliance officers Cheryl Frush, Mitzi Wilson, Dean Wright, Dennis
Waggoner and Ed Hunter, Deputy Director Hal Wand, Assistant Attorney General Victoria Martin
and Executive Director L. A. Lloyd.
Acting President Paul Draugalis convened the meeting at 9:00 a.m., welcomed a large audience
to the meeting and requested Hal Wand to explain the process of obtaining Pharmacy Law C.E. for
attending.
Mr. Draugalis acknowledged the presence of many pharmacy interns and thanked them
for attending.
Mr. Lloyd introduced the Board's newest Compliance Officer Mitzi Wilson and made
presentations to both the University of Arizona and Midwestern Universities' Colleges of
Pharmacy of $1,000 scholarship funds courtesy of District 8, National Association of Boards of
Pharmacy and the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy organization.
Mr. Lloyd also presented framed certificates to Linda McCoy in recognition of completion of
her board member training course and to Mr. Drake in recognition of Senate confirmation of his
reappointment.
AGENDA ITEM I - APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion by Mr. McAllister and Mr. Ketcherside, the Board unanimously
approved the minutes of the May 1 & 2, 2002 meeting.
On motion by Ms. McCoy and Mr. Ketcherside, the Board unanimously approved
the minutes of the Executive Session from May 2, 2002 as presented.
AGENDA ITEM II - PERMITS & LICENSES
Pharmacy Permits
Deputy Director Hal Wand reported that all pharmacy permit applications, including one in
the addendum, were in order and all fees have been paid. Following brief discussions with
various applicants relating to scope of intended business practices, the following permits were
approved
on motion by Mr. McAllister and Mr. Ketcherside, the Board
unanimously approved all resident and domestic non-resident pharmacy applications:
RESIDENT PERMITS(in-state)
- 3D Pharmacy
1505 E. Weber Dr. Ste. 103A, Tempe, AZ 85281
David Przybyszewski
- Arizona Senior Care Pharmacy
55 W Hoover Avenue, #10, Mesa, AZ 85210
Arizona Senior Care Pharmacy, Inc.
- Bashas' United Drug #034
18785 S. 1-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley, AZ 85614
Bashas' Inc.
- Bashas' United Drug #067
1000 N. Humphreys #112, Flagstaff, AZ 86002
Bashas' Inc.
- Fry's Pharmacy #73
6625 W. Happy Valley Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85310
Smith Food & Drug Centers
- Fry's Pharmacy #74
8375 W. Deer Valley Rd., Peoria, AZ 85382
Smith Food & Drug Centers
- Low Cost Pharmacy
5891 S McClintock Dr. #107, Tempe, AZ 85283
(O) John Rao
- National Patient Services Pharmacy
2117 48th St., Suite 105, Tempe, AZ 85282
National Patient Services Pharmacy Inc.
- Rx Formulations
6047 E. University, Mesa, AZ 85205
(O) Troy Albright
- Safeway Pharmacy #1139A
1310 San Antonio Ave., Douglas, AZ 85607
(O) Safeway Inc.
- Uptown Pharmacy
5007 N Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85012
(O) Oediv Corporation
- Walgreens Drug #6806
17088 W Bell Rd., Surprise, AZ 85374
Walgreens Arizona Drug Co.
- Walgreens Drug #07041
9184 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson, AZ 85747
Walgreen Arizona Drug Co.
(O) = Change of Ownership
NON-RESIDENT PERMITS (out of state)
- AdvancePriority Specialty Rx,LLC
250 Technology Park #124A, Lake Mary, FL 32746
AdvancePriority Specialty Rx,LLC
- American Diversified Pharmacies,Inc
3920 Lennane Dr. Ste 100, Sacramento, CA 95834
American Diversified Pharmacies,Inc.
- Ancona Drug Solutions
1450 N. US Hwy 1 Ste 400, Ormond Beach, FL 32174
Vincent J. Ancona
- California Pharmacy & Compounding Ctr.
307 Placentia Ave., New Port Beach, CA 92663
California Pharmacy & Compounding Ctr.
- Central Fill Inc.
4415 Lewis Road, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Central Fill, Inc.
- CFI of New Jersey, Inc.
721 Ridgedale Ave., East Hanover, NJ 07936
CFI of New Jersey, Inc.
- CVS/Pharmacy #6570
2800 Enterprise St. Ste 5, Indianapolis, IN 46219
Hook-SupeRx
- CVS ProCare Pharmacy #2921
600 Penn Center Blvd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235
ProCare Pharmacy Direct, Inc.
- Express Scripts - MO
1400 Riverport Dr., Maryland Heights, MO 63043
ESI Mail Pharmacy Services, Inc.
- Express Scripts - NM
4500 Alexander Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87107
ESI Mail Pharmacy Services, Inc.
- Express Scripts - NY
433 River St. Ste 800, Troy, NY 12180
ESI Mail Pharmacy Services, Inc.
- Express Scripts - PA
3684 Marshall Lane, Bensalem, PA 19020
ESI Mail Pharmacy Services, Inc.
- Freedom Drug
12 Kent Way #120 B, Byfield, MA 01922
Lynnfield Drug, Inc.
- Fresenius Medical Care North America
300 Forsyth Hall Dr. Charlotte, NC 28273
Fresenius Medical Care North America
- Healthcare Pharmacy
140 Quigley Blvd., New Castle, DE 19720
Chesapeake Infusion, Inc.
- InfuRX.
3205 Kirby Whitten Pkwy #104B, Bartlett, TN 38134
Chesapeake Infusion, Inc.
- International Pharmacy Solutions
168 SE 1st St. #602, Miami, FL 33131
International Pharmacy Solutions
- Lynnfield Compounding
12 Kent Way #120 C, Byfield, MA 01922
Priority Healthcare Corporation
- Merck-Medco Rx Services-Tampa
8880 Hidden River Pkwy, Tampa, FL 33637
Merck-Medco Rx Services-Tampa
- MSC- Medical Services Company
11764-1 Marco Beach Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224
MSC- Medical Services Company
- Pharmacare Direct #4991
6820 Fairfield Business Dr., Fairfield, OH 45014
PharmaCare Direct, Inc.
- Pharmacare Resources, Inc.
500 Executive Blvd., Elmsford, NY 10523
Accredo Health, Inc.
- Priority Healthcare Pharmacy
250 Technology Park #124, Lake Mary, FL 32746
Priority Healthcare Pharmacy
- Reliant Pharmacy Service
4825 140th Ave. Ste. A & B, Clearwater, FL 33762
Lincare Services, Inc.
- Safeway Mail Service Pharmacy
615 S. Ware Blvd. Ste. South, Tampa, FL 33619
Safeway, Inc.
- Syncor International Corp.
793 Via Lata, Colton, CA. 92324
Syncor International Corp.
- Syncor International Corp.
5000 Calle San Rafael #C-2, Palm Springs, CA. 92264
Syncor International Corp.
- Y & S Pharmacy Services
122 N. York Rd., Ste 3, Hatboro, PA 19040
Contract Pharmacy Services
Wholesale Drug Permits
Deputy Director Wand indicated that all wholesale permits were in order, all fees have been
paid and all applicants have read and signed the wholesale drug orientation.
On motion by Ms. McCoy and Mr. Ketcherside, with Mr. Ritt abstaining, the
Board unanimously approved the Wholesale Drug Permit applications:
FULL SERVICE
- Health Logic Immunization
2990 E. Washington St., Phoenix, AZ 85034
James Zorn
NON-PRESCRIPTION
- Target Store T-588
7101 W. Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ 85043
Target Corporation
- Unit Dose, LTD.
13832 n 32nd St. Ste D-1, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Unit Dose, LTD.
Parties present relevant to the consideration /approval of permits include: John Rao, Todd
LaChapelle, David Przybyszewski, Gary Gilbert, Roger Morris, Rich Randall, Dan Mason, Nate
Kaplan, Jennifer Dana, and Tom Bethune.
Pharmacist Licenses and Pharmacy Intern Licenses:
On motion by Mr. McAllister and Mr. Ritt, following a review of the
applications, and on assurance from the staff that all were in order, the Board unanimously
approved pharmacist licenses numbers S13148 thru S13192 and pharmacy intern licenses numbers
I05607 thru I05644.
On motion by Mr.Ritt and Mr. Drake, the Board unanimously agreed to recess
the open meeting and reconvene in executive session for the purpose of obtaining legal advice
from Assistant Attorney General Victoria Martin.
On motion by Mr. Ketcherside and Mr. Drake, the Board unanimously agreed to
reconvene in open session.
Presiding Officer, Paul Draugalis announced that consideration and decision relating to
three pharmacy permit applications received from non-U.S. pharmacies is being tabled pending
receipt of additional data and documents.
AGENDA ITEM III - SPECIAL REQUESTS
1. Maricopa County, this item is rescheduled to the August meeting at the
request of the permitee.
2. Wal-Mart Stores, Bruce Painter, John Foss and Melissa Christensen
appeared to demonstrate a technological advance designed to positively identify: through
bar-code reading, the precise product selected for dispensing a prescription and a comparison
of the item ordered and the item selected as well as providing an identification of
the dispensing pharmacist. With the Board's approval, this technology may preclude the
necessity of the pharmacist initialing the prescription upon electronic verification of it's
accuracy.
Following the demonstration and explanation, Board Members and staff directed questions to
the presenters. Upon conclusion of the discussion, Mr. Painter formally requested that the
Board exempt Wal-Mart pharmacies, when using the technology, from two requirements in existing
verification rules. The first exemption is from A.A.C. R4-23-403(D)(7) which requires
pharmacists to verify the original stock bottle used by the technician to fill the
prescription. The technology demonstrated eliminates the need for this step. The second
exemption is from the requirement for the pharmacist to manually initial the finished
prescription label as required in A.A.C. R4-23-403(D)(5).
On motion by Mr. McAllister and Mr. Drake, the Board recognized that the
demonstrated technology (Scanning for Accuracy) meets the Board's purpose of verification.
And on motion by Mr. Ritt and Mr. Drake, pursuant to A.R.S. 32.1904(B)(6),
the Board unanimously agreed to waive the requirement for a pharmacist to initial the label of
prescriptions that are verified using the 'Scan For Accuracy System'.
3. John Bacovcin, R. Ph., this item is rescheduled to the August meeting
at the request of the pharmacist.
4. George Wiesner and attorney Roger Morris, appeared requesting
permission for Mr. Wiesner to reciprocate his recently reinstated New Jersey (NJ) pharmacist
license to Arizona. Vice President Paul Draugalis invited Mr. Wiesner to provide a full
summary of events leading to this request.
Board Member Linda McCoy, declared a conflict of interest and did not participate in this
matter.
Mr. Wiesner and Mr. Morris collaborated to recap a series of issues, including a previously
unreported suspension of Mr. Wiesner's NJ pharmacist license upon initially applying for
licensure in Arizona in June 1997. A contrived scenario of false statements by Mr. Wiesner led
to him being licensed as an intern in Arizona to acquire the experiential training required for
full licensure. Mr. Wiesner admitted to the Board that he failed to reveal to the Board that
his NJ license had been suspended, thus he filed an application in violation of the statute
A.R.S. 32-1927(A)(13).
Mr. Draugalis stated that violation of A.R.S. 32-1927(A)(13) is grounds for revocation,
suspension or denial of a license.
Roger Morris, speaking on behalf of Mr. Wiesner asked the Board to consider the letters of
support and endorsement provided on Mr. Wiesner's behalf and to possibly extend an opportunity
to him for licensure and for restoring his dignity and professional standing. Mr. Wiesner
admitted that he had made a bad decision based on bad advice upon moving to Arizona in 1997 and
that he regrets that decision and is seeking an opportunity to in
essence, start over.
At the conclusion of Mr. Wiesner's comments, Board Members directed questions to him
relevant to the events leading to the suspension of his NJ license and its subsequent
reinstatement. On conclusion of the discussion and
on motion by Mr. Ketcherside and Mr. McAllister, the Board voted
unanimously to deny Mr. Wiesner's request to pursue licensure by reciprocity based on the
Board's finding of a violation of A.R.S. 32-1927(A)(13) in the previous application filed by Mr.
Wiesner.
Addendum Item Number 1 Special Requests - David Shoup
New Mexico Pharmacist David Shoup appeared on his own behalf as a follow-up to his
appearance at the May meeting where the Board heard him request permission to proceed with the
procedure of becoming licensed in Arizona by license transfer from NM. At the May meeting the
Board suggested that Mr. Shoup failed to provide adequate documentation of his employment since
being licensed in NM.
Mr. Shoup provided additional employment documents and endorsements but failed to provide
complete and satisfactory records. Acting President Draugalis advised Mr. Shoup a list of
employment, including place, supervisor, times/dates and responsibility(s) in chronological
order with no gaps in time was what the Board was hoping to receive. The material provided by
Mr. Shoup is found to be incomplete and he was advised that nothing less than a complete
documentation would be accepted. Mr. Draugalis asked Mr. Shoup if he understood what the Board
was seeking. Mr. Shoup indicated that he understood.
AGENDA ITEM VI - REPORTS
A. Executive Director
In addition to the Executive Director's Report included in the board meeting book, Mr.
Lloyd distributed numerous other items relevant to the operation of the Board, included was a
financial statement for activity thru April 30, 2002.
Mr. Lloyd called the Board's attention to the appropriation balance of $458,218 to complete
the fiscal year.
Other issues included discussion of ACPE's proposal to evaluate the Pharmacy College
Program at the American University of Beirut and the impact of the possible accreditation of
this program on Arizona pharmacist licensure for their graduates. Mr. Lloyd entertained
comments and questions from the Board prior to concluding his remarks.
B. Deputy Director
Mr. Wand called the Board's attention to the compliance officer activity report included in
the meeting book; Hal indicated that compared to last year compliance visits were about 100
behind. He explained that last year we had a contract compliance person that performed 50
inspections which accounted for some of the difference.
Mr. Wand remarked that with the recent addition of Ms. Wilson as a full time compliance officer there should be no problem completing
the require compliance visits by the end of the calendar year.
Mr. Wand also mentioned that Compliance Officer Dennis Waggoner will be attending the DEA
investigator training academy in Virginia at little or no expense to the Board.
Mr. Wand reported on a compliance concern involving an individual that is allegedly
pursuing employment as a pharmacist in Arizona using a forged pharmacist license. Presiding
officer Draugalis indicated that this issue requires legal advice and would best be discussed
in Executive Session with our Assistant Attorney General.
On motion by Ms. McCoy and Mr. Ketcherside, the Board unanimously agreed
to recess the open meeting and reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of obtaining
legal advice.
Mr. Draugalis advised the audience that the meeting would reconvene at 1:15 p.m.
Mr. Draugalis reconvened the meeting at 1:20 p.m.
Deputy Director's Report continued: The issue of an individual using a
forged Arizona Pharmacist License to practice without a license was revisited.
On motion by Mr. Mc Allister and Mr. Drake, the Board voted unanimously to
direct Assistant Attorney General Victoria Martin to seek an injunction preventing this party
from continuing to seek employment as a pharmacist while not having a license to practice in
Arizona.
AGENDA ITEM V - PROPOSED RULES
Compliance Officer/Rules Writer Dean Wright advised the Board of the progress and current
status of the Drug Therapy Management Rules (A.A.C R4-23-421 thru 429). Mr. Wright also
provided a detailed outline of the existing and recently passed legislative changes to the rule
making procedure. Wright indicated that the new legislation imposes a 60 day waiting period
after a rule is approved by Governor's Regulatory Review Council(GRRC) before any new rule
becomes effective. Mr. Wright estimates that the earliest the Drug therapy Management Rule
could become effective is mid-November 2002. Dean reported that the time-frame for public
comment had expired and there were no negative comments received, he then invited questions
from the Board. At the conclusion of the discussion by the Board and
on motion by Mr. McAllister and Mr. Ketcherside, the Board voted
unanimously to approve the rules as presented and to direct the staff to submit it to GRRC for
final approval.
AGENDA ITEM VI - COMPLAINT REVIEW
The Consumer Complaint Review Committee met on June 19, 2002 to review eleven consumer
complaints and make recommendations to the Board for resolution. Member Paul Draugalis
directed the Boards attention to the committee's report with recommendations and continued by
providing a synopsis of the committees findings. Mr. Draugalis invited the Board's comments
and offered to provide additional insight as to the committee's recommendations. In the matter
of two complaints(number(#)'s 2545 and 2556) Mr. Draugalis excused himself, member Ketcherside
provided the background in these items.
On motion by Mr. McAllister and Mr. Drake the Board voted 4 in favor and
1 opposed to amend complaint # 2545 to include a $500 civil penalty per count and to extend
probation on the licensee plus require medication dispensing error prevention continuing
education course.
On motion by Mr. McAllister and Ms. McCoy, the Board unanimously agreed to
accept the committee's recommendations on the balance of the complaints, see listing below:
- Complaint # 2541 - No Further Action
- Complaint # 2542 - Appear Before the Board
- Complaint # 2543 - Warning Letter to Manufacturer
- Complaint # 2545 - Consent Agreement/Hearing
- Complaint # 2546 - Appear Before the Board
- Complaint # 2547 - Appear Before the Board & Letter to Prescriber
- Complaint # 2548 - Warning Letter to Pharmacist
- Complaint # 2549 - Appear Before the Board
- Complaint # 2550 - No Further Action & Letter to Prescriber
- Complaint # 2553 - Appear Before the Board
- Complaint # 2556 - No Further Action
AGENDA ITEM VII - ARIZONA PHARMACY ASSOCIATION REPORT
APA Executive Director, Kathy Boyle reminded everyone the second Joint Meeting of the
Arizona Pharmacy Association and the Arizona Society of Hospital Pharmacists was being held at
the same facility where the Board was meeting and encouraged folks to attend, she also reminded
everyone that the annual meeting will offer copious amounts of continuing education for various
practice specialities.
Ms. Boyle commented on the legislative changes made in the 2002 session
that are likely to impact the practice of pharmacy in Arizona.
AGENDA ITEM VIII - CONFERENCES
COMPLAINT # 2516
Acting President Draugalis invited the conferee and their supervisor to approach the Board.
Patrick Tacderan, R.Ph. and Melanie Malee, Supervisor appeared pursuant to
a consumer complaint alleging a dispensing error. Compliance Officer Cheryl Frush provided an
overview of her complaint investigation.
Mr. Draugalis asked Mr. Tacderan to describe the events leading to the consumer complaint.
Mr. Tacderan told the Board that he is very concerned that an error occurred and that he has
initiated an improved prescription verification procedure that he believes will dramatically
reduce the likelihood of dispensing errors.
Mr. Draugalis asked the conferee if the prescriber was notified of the dispensing error.
Mr. Tacderan said he was not aware if the prescriber was contacted, Mr. Draugalis stated it was
always a good idea to do that. Before being excused, Mr. Draugalis reminded Mr. Tacderan that
every prescription required the total attention of the pharmacist.
COMPLAINT # 2522
Christel Bird, R. Ph. and supervisor Paul Smith appeared pursuant to
confusion relevant to transferring of prescription orders relating to juvenile detention
patients that move from one facility to another. Compliance Officer Cheryl Frush provided the
Board with an overview of her investigation.
Acting President Paul Draugalis called on Ms. Bird to tell the Board what happened to cause
a complaint to be filed. Ms. Bird and Mr. Smith both provided a detailed summary of the events
leading to this compliant. Ms. Bird concluded her remarks by stating that as a result of the
incident, she and Mr. Smith have initiated a completely revised policy and procedure for the
'transfer of prescriptions' for juvenile detention patients, and that the new system is working
well. Mr. Draugalis encouraged the conferees and all pharmacists to periodically review
policies with the goal of making improvements.
COMPLAINT # 2531
Tammara Roberson, R. Ph. and Ralph Krolick, R. Ph. appeared with Melissa
Christensen and Bruce Painter, pharmacy supervisor and corporate pharmacy director respectively.
Compliance Officer Dean Wright provided a review of his investigation of the consumer
complaint.
Presiding Officer, Paul Draugalis invited Mr. Krolick to share his recollection of the
events leading to this conference. Mr. Krolick began by stating that he has not worked for the
corporate owner of the pharmacy involved for several months. Krolick made several negative
observations and comments about the company and the pharmacy operation including that the
pharmacy mentioned in the complaint was understaffed. A discussion relating to pharmacy
staffing policies followed. Mr. Krolick implied that pharmacists in more than one pharmacy
in the chain felt they were understaffed. The Board encouraged both the employee and the
employer to assess staffing on an individual pharmacy basis in an attempt to better serve the
public and minimize prescription dispensing incidents. Ms. Roberson described measures that
have recently been taken to preclude a repeat of the incident triggering the compliant.
COMPLAINT # 2535
Due to a conflict of interest, Mr. Draugalis appointed Mr. Ritt to conduct this conference,
Mr. Draugalis did not participate.
Pharmacist Nancy Padrez and supervisor Dean Burton appeared pursuant to a
consumer complaint alleging a dispensing error.
Compliance Officer Dennis Waggoner provided a summary of his investigation in this matter.
Mr. Ritt inquired if there is or was anticipated litigation in this matter. Mr. Burton
indicated, none that he was aware of. Mr. Ritt asked Ms. Padrez to summarize the events
leading to the complaint and what has been done to improve the practice site/policies. She
described the events and the dispensing procedures in place at the time.
Ms. Padrez also reported that several changes have been made in product shelf placement and
warning stickers on sound-alike drugs. She is satisfied that the system is better now than it
was previously
Mr. Ritt encouraged Ms. Padrez to continue to seek ways to improve the operation.
COMPLAINT # 2537
Acting President Draugalis invited pharmacist Charles Patterson and
supervisor Joe Hands to approach the Board.
Compliance Officer Ed Hunter described the findings of his investigation.
Mr. Patterson was asked by Mr. Draugalis to summarize the events contributing to this
complaint. Mr. Patterson stated that the incident took place about two years ago and at that
time the drug interaction in question was not well documented nor widely publicized. Mr.
Patterson did notice a computer screen duplication of therapy statement and did visit with the
patient about the drug duplication and the prescribers intentions. There appeared to be no
concerns as far as the consumer was aware. Several Board Members directed questions to Mr.
Patterson on specific issues relating to the complaint. On conclusion of the comments and
questions, Mr. Patterson was excused and encouraged to remain mindful of duplication of drug
therapy situations.
AGENDA ITEM IX - CONSENT AGREEMENTS
Acting President Draugalis invited Deputy Director Wand to advise the Board of the status
of the Consent Agreements listed in the agenda.
Mr. Wand indicated that Consent Agreement # 3 Notice of Hearing 2002-09-PHR issued to
Walgreens Drug # 2079 would be continued until the August meeting at the request of the
respondent.
Mr. Wand stated the remaining three consents, 2002-07-PHR, 2002-08-PHR and 2002-10-PHR have
all been signed and returned to the Board office. Because the three consents(see above) have
been approved by the respondent(s) and returned to the office; one motion to accept all three
is in order. There was no discussion required, and on motion by Mr. McAllister and Ms.
McCoy, the Board unanimously agreed to the Findings of Fact, the Conclusions of Law
and the Order in the following notices:
- 1. Kevin Dennick
2002-07-PHR
- 2. Osco Drug #2079
2002-08-PHR
- 3. Kelly Seabloom
2002-10-PHR
AGENDA ITEM X - HEARINGS
There were no hearings scheduled for this meeting, the agenda item was posted in the event
that a consent agreement was not accepted and a hearing was necessary.
AGENDA ITEM XI - FIVE YEAR RULES REVIEW
Compliance Officer Rules writer Dean Wright provided a brief overview of the five year
rules review process/progress. Mr. Wright also distributed to the Board a copy of the final
document for approval prior to it being sent to GRRC. Dean further reminded the Board Members
that this was a relatively small review because our package was divided in to two parts for
this exercise. Next year's submission would be more extensive. Following Mr. Wrights
presentation and
on motion by Mr Ritt and Mr. Ketcherside, the Board agreed
unanimously to approve the report for submission.
AGENDA ITEM XII - NABP DISTRICT 8 SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION
See pre-meeting comments at beginning of minutes for this item.
AGENDA ITEM XIII - TECHNICIAN REGISTRATION
Executive Director Lloyd reported that progress is being made in the preparation of
material to request legislative authority to register pharmacy technicians as a public health
protection measure. Arizona Pharmacy Association has agreed to assist in this project.
Efforts will continue through July and August with a progress report at the August meeting.
AGENDA ITEM XIV - REQUEST OF PAPA PARTICIPANT RECORDS
Pursuant to the statute(A.R.S. 32-1932(01)) referencing the impaired pharmacist program and
the procedure for the Board to obtain participant records in the event of a participant's
program participation deficiency....
on motion by Mr. McAllister and Ms. McCoy,
the Board unanimously agreed to have the Executive Director request a copy of the complete file
of participant Debbie Grabowski, from PAPA.
AGENDA ITEM XV - CALL TO THE PUBLIC
Acting President Draugalis invited audience members that wish to make suggestions or
comments to the Board to approach the microphone and state their case, Mr. Draugalis reminded
the audience that the Board is bound by statute to not respond to comments since the items are
not part of the agenda.
Comments were offered on the following:
- The Board should establish safe staffing minimums for community pharmacies.
- A Pharmacist stated that a number of forged/fake prescriptions for controlled substances
were being circulated in the Ahwatukee Foothills area.
AGENDA ITEM XVI - ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Board and on motion by Mr. Ritt
and Ms. McCoy, the Board unanimously agreed to adjourn at 2:40 p.m.
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