FDA Alert: New USP Standards for Heparin Products Will Result in Decreased Potency (FDA)

New Regulatory Changes
The Board of Pharmacy has completed a comprehensive review of regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, and amendments will become effective on September 2, 2009. For a preview of the changes to regulations, click here.

Instructions for Obtaining a Pharmacist License through Examination or Reciprocity;
Study Guide (Examination Handbook) for Virginia Federal and State Drug Law Exam (Word .doc)

Buying medicine online -For information about buying medicine online, visit the Internet Pharmacies section of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy® (NABP®) Web site.
For more information:
Buying Medicine and Medical Products over the Internet from the FDA

Drug Disposal - How a consumer may properly dispose of unwanted prescription drugs.
Guidance from Office of National Drug Control Policy (pdf)
Campaign from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the American Pharmacists Association, and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America
Guidance from the FDA

Online Licensing - Licensees can now renew a license and change your address through our website.

Duty to Report Adult Abuse, Neglect or Exploitation - More information...
The Adult Protective Services Program at the Virginia Department of Social Services is pleased to announce the availability of a new online educational opportunity for mandated reporters of abuse, neglect and exploitation of older or incapacitated individuals. This online training course has been developed for, and with the assistance of, mandated reporters and APS professionals to assist mandated reporters in understanding adult abuse and their responsibilities as mandated reporters. Read More...(word .doc)