Missouri News: Missouri Pharmacy Practice Guide

May 18, 2011 12:14 PM

Originally published in the May 2011 Missouri Board of Pharmacy Newsletter

The Missouri Board of Pharmacy is pleased to announce the release of the Missouri Pharmacy Practice Guide (Practice Guide). The Practice Guide is designed to increase licensee compliance by providing guidance on basic provisions of Missouri’s law governing the pharmacy profession. The Practice Guide addresses the most frequently asked questions and includes compliance notes from the Board. Topics include general regulatory information, prescription requirements, pharmacy records, immunizations, medication administration, and long-term care. The Practice Guide is available on the Board’s Web site at www.pr.mo.gov/pharmacists.asp. Note: The Practice Guide is provided for informational purposes only. The Practice Guide does not constitute a comprehensive review of all governing law or controlled substance requirements. To ensure compliance, licensees should thoroughly review Chapter 338, RSMo, 20 CSR 2220 and all other applicable state and federal laws.