Pharmacy, Board of

Purpose

To regulate the practice of pharmacies in DC; to advise the Mayor; to administer and enforce the Act. To evaluate applicants' qualifications and administer exams; recommend standards and procedures; issue licenses; receive and review complaints; request investigations; conduct hearings; issue subpoenas, examine witnesses and administer oaths; issue an annual report. Members file personal financial disclosure statements. Seven DC residents, including a chairperson, appointed by the Mayor: five licensed pharmacists, who must have been engaged in practice for at least 3 years preceding appointment, and two consumers, who must be at least 18 years old, not be health professionals or in training to become one and may have no household member who is involved directly or indirectly in providing health care.

Approval Type - Passive (If not disapproved by resolution within 45-day review period, deemed approved.)

Licensed - Yes

Paid stipend or salary - No