New Expiration Dates for Facilities:
Expiration dates for all facilities are being extended. Pharmacies and non-resident pharmacies will now expire on April 30, 2009 and annually thereafter. Both resident and non-resident wholesale distributors, manufacturers, medical equipment suppliers, warehousers, humane societies, permitted physicians, and controlled substances registrations all expire on February 28, 2009 and annually thereafter. Licenses reflecting the extended expiration date are being mailed mid-November, and the next renewal letter will be mailed 45 to 60 days prior to the new expiration date. See Emergency Regulations in effect. (Word .doc)

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.

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

Tamper-Resistant Prescription Pads: Effective April 1, 2008 a new law takes effect. Read More...

Rules for a pedigree system in wholesale distribution of drugs become effective February 20, 2008. Read more (Word .doc)

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)