***COVID-19 UPDATES***
COVID-19 Guidances and Best Practices
For the most up to date information on the District's response to COVID-19, please go to https://coronavirus.dc.gov/ and dchealth.dc.gov/page/health-notices.
Board Meeting Cancelled
In response to COVID-19, the scheduled April 2, 2020 DC Board of Pharmacy meeting is now cancelled. You may visit https://www.open-dc.gov/public-bodies/meetings to be informed of upcoming meetings.
Licensure Waivers
In response to COVID-19, DC Health has waived all licensure requirements for practitioners who are licensed in good standing in another jurisdiction. You can read more about the waiver process HERE.
Closure of Walk In Services
Due to ongoing efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19, effective immediately the Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) is implementing a 100% telework policy, and will be available for mail services only. No walk-ins or appointments are allowed. If you are already in contact with a Health Licensing Specialist (HLS), please forward any documents to said HLS via email.
If you require assistance from the Board of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Control Divsion, please contact the following individuals by email:
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Service |
Staff |
Email Address |
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Licensure/Registration (Pharmacist, Pharmacy Intern, Pharmaceutical Detailer, Pharmacy Technician)
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Ms. Karin Barron Ms. Luanne Greenaway |
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Facility Licensure/Controlled Substance Registration (Resident Pharmacy, Non-Resident Pharmacy, Wholesale and Distributor)
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Ms. Latasha Gaskin Ms. Sabrina Lewis |
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(New) Practitioner Controlled Substance Registration
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Ms. Latasha Gaskin |
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(Renewal) Practitioner Substance Registration |
Ms. Latasha Gaskin Ms. Karin Barron Ms. Luanne Greenaway |
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The Board of Pharmacy meets the first Thursday of every other month at 9:30am at the Health Regulation and Licensing Administration Office (February, April, June, August, October, December). The Board of Pharmacy regulates the practice of pharmacy and the practice of pharmaceutical detailing in the District of Columbia. The Board advises the Mayor and enforces the law. The Board evaluates applicants' qualifications; recommends standards and procedures; issues licenses; and receives and reviews complaints. The Board requests investigations, conducts hearings, issues subpoenas, examines witnesses, administers oaths, and issues an annual report. Pharmacists licenses expire on February 28 of odd years and Pharmaceutical Detailers licenses expire on February 28 of even years.
The Mayor appoints the board members, including the chair. The Board consists of seven DC residents: five licensed pharmacists and two consumers. The pharmacists must have been engaged in practice for at least three years preceding appointment. The consumers 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. Board members are appointed for a term of 3 years. Members may be appointed for two (2) consecutive terms.
2020 Scheduled Meeting Dates: February 6, 2020, April 2, 2020, June 4, 2020, August 6, 2020, October 1, 2020, December 3, 2020
- Renewal Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Online License Renewal
- Pharmacist Initial License Application Package
- Pharmacy Technician Registration Application Package
- Pharmaceutical Detailers Information and Application
- NAPLEX and MPJE Score Results
- Immunization and Vaccination
- ACPE Continuing Education Database - Plan
- Continuing Education
- Pharmaceutical Control Division
- Criminal Background Check
- Pharmacy Inspection Fine Schedule
- Policy Statements
- Laws and Regulations
- Board of Pharmacy Members and Meetings
- AccessRx - Prescription Drug Marketing Costs
- Adverse Event Reporting Form
- AWARxE
- Buying Medicine Online
- List of Sites Not Recommended
- Safe Disposal of Medications
- Complaint Process
- Board of Pharmacy Agenda and Meeting Schedule
- Board of Pharmacy - Meeting Minutes
- Newsletter