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Pharmacy Licensure

 ***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. 

Scheduled Open Session Meetings 

Until further notice, all open session meetings will be held via WebEx. You may visit https://www.open-dc.gov/public-bodies/meetings to obtain the open session agenda and minutes. 

The June 4, 2020 open session meeting will be held from 8:30 am-10:00 am. When it's time, join the Webex meeting here: https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m3409e12c6d92d368c76ba84099603a7d Meeting number (access code): 160 190 3932 Meeting Password: ZEndhetp333 Join by phone 1-650-479-3208 Call-in toll number (US/Canada)  

2020 Scheduled Meeting Dates: February 6, 2020, April 2, 2020-Cancelled (Rescheduled: April 15, 2020), June 4, 2020, August 6, 2020, October 1, 2020, December 3, 2020 

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 the HLS via email. 

If you require assistance from the Board of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Control Division, please contact the following individuals by email:  

Service

Staff 

Email Address 

Licensure/Registration  

(Pharmacist, Pharmacy Intern, Pharmaceutical Detailer, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician Trainee) 

 

Ms. Karin Barron  

Ms. Luanne Greenaway  

[email protected]  

[email protected]  

Facility Licensure/Controlled Substance Registration

(Resident Pharmacy, Non-Resident Pharmacy, Wholesale and Distributor)  

 

Ms. Latasha Gaskin  

Ms. Sabrina Lewis  

[email protected]  

[email protected]   

(New) Practitioner Controlled Substance Registration 

 

Ms. Latasha Gaskin  

[email protected]  

(Renewal) Practitioner Substance Registration  

Ms. Latasha Gaskin  

Ms. Karin Barron  

Ms. Luanne Greenaway 

 

[email protected]  

[email protected]  

[email protected]

 

The Board of Pharmacy meets the first Thursday of every other month at 9:30 am 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, conduct hearings, issues subpoenas, examine 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.

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