The Code of Virginia requires annual publication of lists of guidance documents from state agencies. A guidance document is defined as "...any document developed by a state agency or staff that provides information or guidance of general applicability to the staff or public to interpret or implement statutes or the agency's rules or regulations..." Agencies are required to maintain a complete, current list of all guidance documents and make the full text of such documents available to the public.
Copies of the following documents may be viewed during regular work days from 8:15 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the offices of the Department of Health Professions, 9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300, Henrico, Virginia 23233-1463 . Copies may also be downloaded by clicking on the links below or from the Regulatory Townhall or requested by email at pharmbd@dhp.virginia.gov. Questions regarding implementation of these documents or requests for copies may be directed to Caroline D. Juran, Executive Director of the Board at the address above or by telephone at (804) 367-4456. Copies are free of charge.
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110-2 Information for Applicants for a License as a Pharmacist, effective August 5, 2021
110-17 Instructions for graduates of foreign schools of pharmacy, effective August 5, 2021
110-24 Competency Examination Required for Licensure as a Pharmacist NAPLEX Passing Score, effective February 2, 2023
110-33 Pharmacy Interns as Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Technician Ratio, effective May 27, 2021
110-4 Guide to Continuing Pharmacy Education Requirements, effective March 18, 2021
110-1 List of categories of facility licenses and a brief description of each effective January 4, 2024
110-26 Pharmacy Working Conditions, effective May 12, 2022
110-27 Pharmacist-In-Charge responsibilities, effective May 27, 2021
110-28 Guidance for free clinic pharmacy permit applicants, effective February 2, 2023
110-34 Manufacturer, Third-Party Logistics Provider, Warehouser, and Wholesale Distributor Licensure Guidance, effective November 25, 2021
110-38 Requirement for Non-resident Pharmacies to Submit Current Inspection Report, reaffirmed March 30, 2021
110-30 Allowances to Purchase, Possess, and Administer Drugs within a Public or Private Animal Shelter effective November 25, 2021
110-31 Approved capture drugs and drug administering equipment, Directive from the State Veterinarian, effective November 25, 2021
110-41 Guidance on Emergency Medical Services Drug Kits, effective November 25, 2021
110-49 Credentials for Nonresident Pharmacy Dispensing only for Animals, effective August 6, 2020
110-9 Pharmacy Inspection Deficiency Monetary Penalty Guide, effective March 28, 2024
110-42 CE Audit and Recommended Sanctions effective February 3, 2022
110-15 Delegation of Authority for Disciplinary Matters, effective February 6, 2020
110-21 Sanctioning Reference Points Instruction Manual, revised December 2018
110-23 Practitioner of the Healing Arts Selling Controlled Substances Inspection Deficiency Monetary Penalty Guide, effective February 6, 2020
110-6 Guidance for Pharmacies within Opioid Treatment Programs, effective October 27, 2022
110-7 Practitioner/patient relationship and the prescribing of drugs for family or self, effective January 4, 2024
110-8 Information on prescriptive authority in Virginia, effective January 4, 2024
110-5 Instructions and forms for reporting of thefts or losses of drugs,effective November 25, 2021
Click here to obtain the DEA Form 106 for reporting theft or unusual loss of controlled substances
110-35 Guidance On Virginia Prescription Requirements, effective January 4, 2024
110-25 Guidance for life of a prescription when the prescriber is no longer in practice, effective October 27, 2022
110-3 Guidance on alternate delivery of prescriptions, pharmacy to physician or pharmacy to controlled substance registration type of delivery, effective September 16, 2021
110-36 Compliance with USP Standards for Compounding, effective January 4, 2024
110-29 Guidance Document for physician dispensing, effective January 4, 2024
110-11 Proof of Identity when Dispensing Schedule II Drugs, effective February 2, 2023
110-16 Performing Inventories, effective August 6, 2020
110-19 Use of automated dispensing devices in certain DBHDS facilities, effective 12/7/21
110-22 Use of Dispensing Records to Identify Pharmacist Responsible for Dispensing Error, effective August 6, 2020
110-43 Dispensing with an Authorized Generic, effective February 2, 2023
110-39 Guidance for Continuous Hours Worked by Pharmacists and Breaks, effective February 4, 2021
110-44 Protocol for the Prescribing and Dispensing of Naloxone, effective January 4, 2024
110-46 Delivery of Dispensed Drugs, effective January 4, 2024
110-47 Guidelines for Provision of Counseling and Information by Pharmacists regarding Proper Disposal of Unused Dispensed Drugs, effective February 2, 2023
110-37 Access to Prescriptions During Unanticipated Shortened Hours of Pharmacy Operation, effective June 8, 2023
110-50 Pharmacy Administration Records, effective June 8, 2023
110-32 Cannabis: Potential Drug Interactions, effective August 4, 2022
110-18 Interpretation of "administer" to include preparation for administration, reaffirmed December 9, 2019
110-10 Mobile units for dispensing for the indigent or underserved population, effective February 2, 2023
110-12 Bylaws of The Virginia Board of Pharmacy, effective November 12, 2020
110-13 Guidance regarding collaborative practice agreements, effective January 4, 2024
Virginia Board of Pharmacy
Email: pharmbd@dhp.virginia.gov
Caroline D. Juran, Executive Director
R. Dale St. Clair, Jr., Chairman