North Carolina News: Item 2149 - Renewal of Permits for "Internet Pharmacies"

October 1, 2007 4:13 pm Topics: Internet pharmacy

Reprinted from the October 2007 North Carolina Board of Pharmacy Newsletter.

Board staff reminds any pharmacy that meets the definition of “Internet pharmacy” under 21 NCAC 46.1317(17) that it will not be eligible to renew an existing permit for 2008 unless the pharmacy meets all the requirements of 21 NCAC 46.1601(d), which requires Verified Internet Pharmacy Practice Sites™ (VIPPS^®) accreditation and various disclosure requirements. One current permit holder has asked whether a pending application for VIPPS accreditation will allow renewal. The answer is no. And permittees are reminded that any “false representations or withheld material information in connection with securing
a . . . permit” is grounds for discipline including revocation or voiding of the permit. NCGS §§ 90-85.38(a)(1), (c).