March 28, 2024 Board of Pharmacy Meeting Update
***Breaking News: USP Standards Delay***
Enforcement of USP standards have been delayed to October 31, 2024 due to concerns shared with the Board with uncontrollable factors (such as supply shortages with test agents and delay in acquiring needed equipment). Keep in mind that at this time all pharmacies should be continuing to work towards compliance and be able to provide documentation of such efforts. Lack of documentation of compliance efforts can lead to disciplinary actions during inspections. Check with your hospital accreditation body with regards to this delay of enforcement and interpretation to your accountability expectations.
EMS Kits Updates
Several public and written comments were submitted by EMS agencies and pharmacy stakeholders to the Board with regards to upcoming FDA and DEA regulations. The Board voted to convert the May 2nd Regulatory meeting to a Full Board meeting in order to begin the process for enacting emergency regulations to support the adoption of CSRs by EMS agencies and the resulting changes to the EMS replenishment process. VSHP will continue to engage with EMS stakeholders to work through the transitioning period.
Board of Pharmacy Positions – Open Position
As reviewed from the VSHP Spring Seminar, members appointed through the 2024 term will end on June 30th, opening up the process for new Board member appointment. If you are interested and plan to apply, please reach out to VSHP (contact@vshp.org) to inform us if your intent so that we can support your nomination.
Sincerely,
The VSHP Legislative/Regulatory Committee
