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...(A) A pharmacist, who has a legal change of name, shall notify the board of pharmacy, in a manner determined by the board, within thirty days from the effective date of such change. Such notification of a name change shall be accompanied by one of the following: (1) A notarized affidavit; (2) A certified copy of a court record; or (3) A certified copy of a marriage certificate. (B) Req...

...effective date of this rule: (1) A pharmacist license issued by the state board of pharmacy in accordance with Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code entitles the individual to whom it is issued to practice as a pharmacist until the next annual renewal date. (2) A pharmacist license shall be renewed annually on the fifteenth day of September. (3) An individual who fails to renew their license by...

...r's absence from this state. (2) A pharmacist shall submit proper documentation certifying the active duty service and length of active duty service. Documentation required to obtain a renewal pursuant to paragraph (A)(1) of this rule will be published on the state board of pharmacy's website: www.pharmacy.ohio.gov. (B) The state board of pharmacy may implement fee waivers for licensure. If ...

...all issue an expedited license to a pharmacist applicant if the individual or the individual's spouse is on military duty in this state and the applicant complies with all the following: (1) The individual holds a valid license or other authorization to practice as a pharmacist issued by any other state or jurisdiction. Certification of these credentials shall be filed on forms provided by th...

...s used in this rule: (1) "Emeritus pharmacist" means an individual who meets all the following: (a) Is currently or has been licensed to practice pharmacy in this state for at least ten years; (b) Is retired from the practice of pharmacy; (c) Is in good standing; (d) Is at least sixty years old; and (e) Has applied for an emeritus designation in accordance with this rule. (2) "In good standing"...

...(A) A pharmacist may administer clinical laboratory improvement amendments (CLIA) waived diagnostic laboratory testing provided the following conditions are met: (1) The pharmacy or facility licensed as a terminal distributor of dangerous drugs is certified by the United States department of health and human services (HHS), as a clinical laboratory through the CLIA; (2) The pharmacy or facil...

...in violation of this rule. (C) (1) Pharmacists seeking to administer any immunization listed in paragraph (G) of this rule that was added after the completion of an initial immunization course shall, at a minimum, conduct a review of appropriate clinical resources to familiarize themselves with all the following prior to the administration of the immunization: (a) Disease states associated w...

...tion of this rule and may subject a pharmacist to discipline in accordance with rule 4729:1-4-01 of the Administrative Code. (D) Pursuant to section 4729.41 of the Revised Code, a physician-established protocol for the administration of immunizations shall include the following: (1) For each immunization authorized: (a) Name and strength; (b) Precautions and contraindications; (c) Intended au...

...(A) A pharmacist licensed under Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code may administer, by injection, any of the following dangerous drugs if the dangerous drug that is to be administered has been prescribed by a physician and the individual to whom the dangerous drug was prescribed has an ongoing relationship with the physician, an advanced practice registered nurse who has entered into a standard care...

...(A) A pharmacist may dispense naloxone without a prescription to either of the following in accordance with a protocol specified in paragraph (B) of this rule: (1) An individual who there is reason to believe is experiencing or at risk of experiencing an opioid-related overdose; (2) A family member, friend, or other person in a position to assist an individual who there is reason to believe ...

... section 4779.02 of the Revised Code, a pharmacist may fit and measure individuals for therapeutic diabetic shoes and shoe inserts and may dispense those shoes and shoe inserts. (B) A pharmacist shall not provide any other services that are authorized under Chapter 4779. of the Revised Code.

...(A) A pharmacist may dispense an epinephrine autoinjector without a prescription to either of the following in accordance with a protocol specified in paragraph (B) of this rule: (1) An individual who there is reason to believe is experiencing or at risk of experiencing anaphylaxis if the pharmacy affiliated with the pharmacist has a record of previously dispensing epinephrine to the individu...

...stems, such as e-cigarettes. (B) A pharmacist may dispense nicotine replacement therapy to individuals who are eighteen years old or older and seeking to quit using tobacco-containing products in accordance with paragraph (C) of this rule. (C) For a pharmacist to be authorized to dispense nicotine replacement therapy under this rule, the pharmacist shall do both of the following: (1) Successful...

...ore of the following sanctions on a pharmacist or applicant for a pharmacist license if the board finds the individual engaged in any of the conduct set forth in paragraph (B)(2) of this rule: (a) Revoke, suspend, restrict, limit, or refuse to grant or renew a license; (b) Reprimand or place the license holder on probation; (c) Impose a monetary penalty or forfeiture not to exceed in severi...

...ore of the following sanctions on a pharmacist or applicant for a pharmacist license if the board finds the individual engaged in any of the conduct set forth in paragraph (B)(2) of this rule: (a) Revoke, suspend, restrict, limit, or refuse to grant or renew a license; (b) Reprimand or place the license holder on probation; (c) Impose a monetary penalty or forfeiture not to exceed in severi...

...tion 4729.10 of the Revised Code, a pharmacist who has knowledge, from direct observation or objective evidence, of violations described in paragraph (C) of this rule shall report such conduct to the state board of pharmacy. (C) The following shall be reported to the board: (1) Except as provided in paragraph (C)(1)(a) of this rule, conduct indicating an individual licensed or registered by ...

...tion 4729.10 of the Revised Code, a pharmacist who has knowledge, from direct observation or objective evidence, of violations described in paragraph (C) of this rule shall report such conduct to the state board of pharmacy. (C) The following shall be reported to the board: (1) Except as provided in paragraph (C)(1)(a) of this rule, conduct indicating an individual licensed or registered by ...

... the certification program that the pharmacist is currently certified by the program; (3) Other requirements as determined by the board. (C) "Continuing education unit" or "C.E.U." means ten contact hours of participation in an organized continuing pharmacy education experience presented by a provider listed in paragraph (D) of this rule. (D) "Continuing pharmacy education" or "continui...

...nuing education shall be completed by a pharmacist licensed in accordance with Chapter 4729. of the Revised Code prior to the renewal of the pharmacist's license. At least 0.2 C.E.U.s of the total required C.E.U.s must be obtained in pharmacy jurisprudence and at least 0.2 C.E.U.s of the total required C.E.U.s must be obtained in patient or medication safety. (2) A pharmacist who obtains an i...

... active duty veterans. If a current pharmacist or their spouse is called to active duty for military service, the time period allowed for completion of any continuing education requirements will be extended by the amount of time that the pharmacist or the pharmacist's spouse was on active duty. (2) Upon receiving the application and proper documentation, the board's director of licensing shal...

...(A) "Communication between a pharmacist and physician acting under a consult agreement," as used in division (B)(6) of section 4729.39 of the Revised Code, means any of the following: (1) Electronic mail that confirms delivery; (2) Interoperable electronic medical records system; (3) Facsimile that confirms delivery; (4) Electronic prescribing system; (5) Electronic pharmacy recor...

...titioner. (C) "Communication between a pharmacist and practitioner acting under a consult agreement," as used in division (D)(6) of section 4729.39 of the Revised Code, means any of the following: (1) Electronic mail that confirms delivery; (2) Interoperable electronic medical records system; (3) Facsimile that confirms delivery; (4) Electronic prescribing system; (5) Electronic pharmacy record system; (6) Doc...

... Identification of the physician(s) and pharmacist(s) authorized to enter into the agreement. This may include: (i) Individual names of physicians and pharmacists; (ii) Physician or pharmacist practice groups; or (iii) Identification based on institutional credentialing or privileging. (b) The specific diagnoses and diseases being managed under the agreement, including whether each disea...

...entification of the practitioner(s) and pharmacist(s) authorized to enter into the agreement. This may include: (i) Individual names of practitioners and pharmacists; (ii) Practitioner or pharmacist practice groups; or (iii) Identification based on institutional credentialing or privileging. (b) The specific diagnoses and diseases being managed under the agreement, including whether each disease is primary or com...

...(A) A managing pharmacist shall prescribe in accordance with a valid prescriber-patient relationship. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: (1) Reviewing a thorough history of the patient; (2) Except as provided in paragraph (G)(2) of this rule, conducting an initial consultation with the patient via in-person meeting, video conference or by telephone; (3) Ordering tests and ...