***COVID-19 UPDATES***
COVID-19 Guidance and Best Practices
For the most up to date information on the District's response to COVID-19, including information on best practices, licensure waivers, and recommended guidelines, please go to coronavirus.dc.gov. 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
Walk In Services
UPDATED: The Health Regulation and Licensing Administration (HRLA) Processing Center will be open to the public by appointment only on Mondays and Wednesdays starting on October 21, 2020, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. The online appointment scheduler is http://appts.dcvsims.com
All HRLA related documents should be mailed to 899 North Capitol Street NE Washington, DC 20002. Individuals may also call the Processing Center at 1 (877) 672-2174 to get an update on their pending application.
In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, all Health Professional Board meetings are currently held virtually. Please check each board's respective website for information on when the next meeting will take place.
If you are already in contact with a Health Licensing Specialist (HLS), please forward any documents to said HLS via email.
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 December 3, 2020 Open Session meeting will be held at 9:30 am. When it's time, join the Webex meeting here: https://dcnet.webex.com/dcnet/j.php?MTID=m3c25854d25ab3d9ac287f68854099368
Meeting number (access code):180 121 2358 Meeting Password: p5wCVED9Ux4 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, September 3, 2020, October 1, 2020, December 3, 2020
If you require assistance from the Board of Pharmacy/Pharmaceutical Control Division, 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, Pharmacy Technician Trainee)
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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 Controlled 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 9:30 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.
- 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
- List of Board of Pharmacy Members
- Board of Pharmacy Agenda and Meeting Schedule
- Board of Pharmacy - Meeting Minutes
- AccessRx - Prescription Drug Marketing Costs
- Adverse Event Reporting Form
- AWARxE
- Buying Medicine Online
- List of Sites Not Recommended
- Safe Disposal of Medications
- Complaint Process
- Newsletter