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Pharmacist Manager Webinar

This is an opportunity for pharmacist managers, new and seasoned alike, to review the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy Rules and Regulations and Policies. Special emphasis will be given to your responsibilities as a pharmacist manager. The pharmaceutical inspectors will present the webinar. No C.E.U. will be available for this class.

  • Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2012
  • Time: 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

The following link can be used to register for this webinar. You will receive a confirmation email with further information.

Reserve your Webinar Seat Now at:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/390572897

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

For further information or questions, please call:

Inspector Sue Martin: 303-548-7264
Inspector Mark O'Neill: 303-594-2562
Inspector Lisa Cornett: 303-726-3873

Changes to Midwives Statute that Affect Pharmacy

Senate Bill 11-088, which was signed into law in 2011, created two authorities for direct-entry midwives giving the registrants the ability to obtain and administer certain medications and intravenous fluids. The licensees can opt to have one or the other of the authorities or both.

Registrants with the medication authority, which is designated as "MWA" on their license card, can obtain and administer only the following drugs:

  1. Vitamin K1 (phylloquinone, phytonadione);
  2. Rho D immune globulin;
  3. Oxytocin (Pitocin);
  4. Methylergonovine (Methergine);
  5. Misoprostol (Cytotec);
  6. and Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment.

Registrants with the authority to obtain and administer certain intravenous fluids are designated by "MIV" on their license card. These individuals can obtain and administer only the following intravenous fluids:

  1. 0.9% sodium chloride in sterile water; and
  2. Lactated Ringer's solution (LR).

Please be aware that a direct-entry midwife may have one, both, or none of these authorities. Please verify the midwife's license care prior to distributing any of the above-listed drugs to ensure the individual has the proper authority. This information is also available on DORA's Automated Licensure Information System Online ("ALISON") which may be found at https://www.doradls.state.co.us/alison.php.


E-mail Notification Service

To help foster easier communication with its registrants, the Colorado State Board of Pharmacy now has an option to sign up for an e-mail notification. If you would like to be added to the Board's list-serve e-mail notification service, please visit this website and follow the instructions. The Board will use this method to communicate concerning rule changes, important updates, upcoming events, etc.

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Important Notice for Licensees Requesting Verification of License

Verifications of Licensure include the licensee name, license number and status, original date of issue, basis of licensure, last renewal date, expiration date, and disciplinary action, if applicable. Examination scores are no longer provided by the Division of Registrations. For score verifications, licensees may access the website of the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).

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For Your Information (FYI)....

Registration bulletins for NAPLEX and MPJE can now be downloaded from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) website,and registration forms can be requested online!

The State of Colorado does not register/certify or license Pharmacy Technicians. For information regarding Pharmacy Technician Certification, please visit the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board online.

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Prescription Drug Resource Page

The Department of Regulatory Agencies' Internet or Mail Order Prescription Drug Resource Page features helpful links and consumer resources regarding this topic, as well as a detailed analysis of the issues surrounding the importation of prescription drugs from foreign countries into Colorado.

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